Albino Leopard Gecko

When we hear the term "albino" in relation to Leopard Geckos, it doesn't mean that they are entirely without color. Rather, it means that they lack black coloration. Additionally, they don't necessarily have to have red eyes to be considered albino.

Albino Leopard Geckos can come in a variety of colors, including hues of brown, gold, pink, white, yellow, or orange. The range of colors and patterns in these animals is virtually endless, with no black skin or eye pigment whatsoever.

There are currently three strains of Albino Leopard Geckos:
• Tremper
• Rainwater
• Bell

The Tremper Albino Leopard Gecko is the most prevalent and is considered the original strain. Their coloration can range anywhere from brown to vivid white or even pinkish. The eye color of these geckos ranges from tan to bright red.

Rainwater Geckos are the smallest of the three strains of albinos. They are usually pinker in color and have darker eyes than the Tremper in adulthood.

The Bell strain stands out because they maintain a paler pink eye color into adulthood. It is also not uncommon for them to be more colorful and have more defined markings. The lavender Bell Albino Leopard Gecko is especially stunning with its brown spots.

Genetic Incompatibility

Breeding a male and female albino gecko from different strains will only produce normal-looking Leopard Gecko babies. This is because each strain has a different genotype. The albino gene is recessive, so two recessive genes must align perfectly to produce the phenotype (or look of) the albino lizard. Otherwise, the dominant gene takes over and produces a normal-looking lizard.

However, these normal-looking Geckos will carry the recessive gene for both albino strains.

Care of Albino Geckos

All Albino Geckos are very sensitive to light, especially as juveniles. They need to be kept in low-light conditions, or they will constantly hide and refuse to eat. Minimal lighting does not hinder their ability to catch and consume their prey.

Lighting is the only difference in caring for normal or albino Leopard Geckos.