Help with morph id

salvelo · February 5, 2022, 5:18pm

Hello! I bought this pair last year as tangerine het mandarins (male) and super tangerine het mandarine (female). As I searched, such think as super tangerine doesn’t exits nor mandarine. Also some breeders are suggesting they’re tremper albino. Last year an offspring was born, but I don know what she could be… Can someone help me (photos included).

ghoulishcresties · February 5, 2022, 5:34pm

calling on the Leo people!
@mblaney @erie-herps

ghoulishcresties · February 5, 2022, 5:35pm

Also they’re all stunning

salvelo · February 5, 2022, 7:30pm

Thank u!!!

mblaney · February 6, 2022, 2:30am

You’re right- Mandarin is just a particular line of Tangerine, and there is no such thing as Super Tangerine.

Because you have no idea what their genetics are, it’s not possible to know what morph they are. A morph ID is not just a description of appearance (in leopard geckos), it is a description of the genetics they carry that influences their appearance. Because if this, it is better not to breed them, as they would be considered ‘Pet Quality’ animals.

They look like one or maybe all could be one of the three strains of albino, but there is no way to tell based on appearance alone.

Edit: forgot to add that they are beautiful! Don’t ever let it discourage you if you don’t know your pets’ morph- they are no less beautiful or loveable! And welcome to the forum!!

ghoulishcresties · February 6, 2022, 3:32am

Think already bred^
Said offspring was born…

mblaney · February 6, 2022, 3:40am

That was obvious, I meant that it’s not a good idea in general.

salvelo · February 6, 2022, 2:34pm

Thanks for the info!!! Very appreciate!!!