"Carrot Tail" Gecko
At present, the international reptile industry does not propose or popularize the term "carrot tail" for leopard geckos. Domestic enthusiasts only call those with red tails "carrot tail". , this is a common name that does not follow strict standards and definitions. However, domestic climbing friends generally believe that the so-called "carrot tail" should have the following appearance:
1. There is a certain difference in the color of the body and tail. Whether the color of the body is light yellow, bright yellow, green-yellow, orange-yellow or orange The color is always lighter than the red part on the tail (in fact, the so-called red is not the dye-like bright red as we imagined, but mostly a darker orange-red), resulting in a shade between the body and the tail Respectively, let the color of the tail exceed the color of the body.
2. The red part on the tail should always extend downward from the root of the tail for a distance. This distance should reach at least about 1/3 of the main body of the tail in adulthood. If the red part is too small or the color patches are not concentrated, only a few If the red particles are scattered on the tail, it cannot be regarded as a "standard" radish tail.
3. The gene of radish is by no means different from that of albino, and there is often a certain amount of melanin present. However, the melanin contained in radish is significantly less than that of other species, with high yellowing or even extensive orangeization. The black spots mainly appear on the tail. And they are mostly concentrated in the white part near the top of the tail. It is generally believed that the body of a radish should always be spotless. Even if there are spots, they are only one or two very small and looming, and they must not have spots all over the body. The head of the radish may be spotted or spotless. Literally translated from English, people with no spots on their heads are called "bald heads". Many fans like this type of person because they look more elegant and tidy overall. If there are spots on the head, these spots can appear in different shapes, they can be dots or patterns, and the color can be thick or light, pure black, gray or brown. Currently, whether a radish with spots on the head is better or a radish with no spots is better is controversial among gecko enthusiasts. Some climbers believe that if the spots on the head of the radish are even and the color matches, it will be more interesting. , some people think it is not unreasonable. But whether there are spots on the head or not, it does not apply to its "carrot tail" name. If you are a collector, you might as well hide them both with and without spots on your head. Because the leopard gecko gene is unstable, a carrot tail with spots on its head can also give birth to a "bald", and the offspring of a "bald" can also beThere is no need to build an individual with no spots on his head.
4. According to DINO, breeders in Taiwan and Hong Kong currently take two approaches to the cultivation and shaping of the "carrot tail" appearance. The "Taiwan version" often emphasizes a clean body, no spots on the head, and bright body color ( The main body is bright yellow) and the red tail creates a clear contrast between yellow and red. The "Hong Kong version" relies on body color and pursues the beauty of the complexion (the stronger the orange effect of the body color, the better). As for whether there are spots on the head and body, there is no strict control.
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