So now we've moved on to minor traits! A crestie could have any combination of these on display or none at all!
Like mentioned at the start, these are the after thoughts that may or may not get mentioned when IDing a crested gecko depending on the keeper and the quality visually seen.
Fortuitously, this isn't going to be a massive section as their really isn't that many :) I want to apologies in advance for some lose in picture quality here as i've attempted to crop in to show only the minor traits :)
Fringing/Fringed
Refer's to Usually a cream fringe that is typically found on the back of the hind legs, Knee caps, feet and/or to the crests of the head to varying degrees. Whilst cream is the more common of this attractive trait, there are also cresties that have a darker or a shade of orange for this trait. Thickness of the fringing can vary between individuals.
The examples below will show complete examples, however fringing can be slightly broken and still be refereed to as such.
Refer's to Usually a cream fringe that is typically found on the back of the hind legs, Knee caps, feet and/or to the crests of the head to varying degrees. Whilst cream is the more common of this attractive trait, there are also cresties that have a darker or a shade of orange for this trait. Thickness of the fringing can vary between individuals.
The examples below will show complete examples, however fringing can be slightly broken and still be refereed to as such.
Leg fringing on a young Tri produced by GeckoDiet
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Lovely crest fringing from Suffolk Gecko
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Leg and feet fringing by Crestie Jungle
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White portholes
Found on the laterals, White portholes are off-white to cream in colour. They are raised compared to the rest of the lateral scales and can range in size, shape and quantity. White portholes are not part of the Dalmation pattern trait. May be mentioned depending on the quality and quantity when IDing.
Found on the laterals, White portholes are off-white to cream in colour. They are raised compared to the rest of the lateral scales and can range in size, shape and quantity. White portholes are not part of the Dalmation pattern trait. May be mentioned depending on the quality and quantity when IDing.
Super Dalmation owned by myself
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Beautiful fired down crestie from Wiltshire Geckos
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Red Bi colour showing small portholes produced by myself
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Blushing
Is when a fired up crested gecko displays a peach, pink or almost soft/vivid red colour under the chin, down the throat and sometimes extending towards the ear holes. Not usually mentioned when IDing, pretty nether the less!
Is when a fired up crested gecko displays a peach, pink or almost soft/vivid red colour under the chin, down the throat and sometimes extending towards the ear holes. Not usually mentioned when IDing, pretty nether the less!
Peaches with bright blushing
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Kitsune fired up
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Lovely show of throat blushing from Suffolk Geckos
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Dripping/Drippy
This is relatively new to me! it's when the Dorsal colour bleeds out from its constraints and on to the laterals rather than the patterning typically rising from the belly. Can be seen on Flames, Harlequins, Extreme Harlequins and Tri-colours as the Lighter dorsal is a key component in dripping. This is normally mentioned when IDing and is a desired trait in many circles.
This is relatively new to me! it's when the Dorsal colour bleeds out from its constraints and on to the laterals rather than the patterning typically rising from the belly. Can be seen on Flames, Harlequins, Extreme Harlequins and Tri-colours as the Lighter dorsal is a key component in dripping. This is normally mentioned when IDing and is a desired trait in many circles.
Dripping on an Extreme Harlequin at Crestie Jungle
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Tri colour showing Drips produced by ExtremeCresties
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Another crestie produced by ExtremeCresties giving a clear example of dripping
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That about sums up the current minor traits i think! If i have missed something then please let me know! New little quirks keep popping up with cresties so i'll happy add to the list.
Next we are going to look at structural traits..
Next we are going to look at structural traits..