I pay a lot of attention to what pairings produce, but as Randy said, it's not as easy as dominant, co-dominant or recessive. Most morphs (traits) aren't just a simple on/off trait, genetically speaking. For example, I've gotten pure patternless babies out of Tiger x Fire breedings.

I'm really not trying to hide anything, but there's way too much to explain, considering that we're talking about a process that's gauged by probabilities and gut feelings. After a while, you develop that gut feeling about what to pair up and how their genetic predspositions for color and pattern will interact with eachother. That part, to me, is one of the most entertaining aspects of breeding Crested Geckos.

-Anthony





>>Hello fellow herpers,
>>I just wanted to get some discussion swirling in this forrum. I have been breeding for a little while now and I'm trying to map out what genes are dominant, co-dominant, or reccesive. As far as color and moph traits go. I was curious what if any opinions you may have. I have noticed that the flame pattern appears to be dominant, As well as the dalmation spotting. What genes are hard to isolate or pass on if any? Well let me know what you think or at least laugh evily and swear you will never devulge such precious secrets.
>>-Eli T.
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