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I decided I wanted a crested gecko...or two...or three. I have the breeder already picked out (it was the same person I got my ball python from. I've toured the facilities and he's extremely knowledgeable and helpful with any questions I have). The problem is he has so many morphs and kinds I am beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed. Is one morph better than the others or is it purely a matter of preference? I plan on breeding my lizards, and I was wondering if certain traits are dominant or more rare. All help would be appreciated, even if it's just a link to a website explaining the different morphs. I tried googling it but got a long list of breeders who offer different crested morphs.

Red flames seem to be popuolar as well as true 'creamscicles' Lots of pattern seems to be what people like. Developing new colors/patterns such as an all white or blackish crested gecko or the elusive mythological 'blue' crested gecko is typicall the best thing to do as anyting new you produce is sure to catch peoples attention, however that takes alot of work and alot of knowledge etc.

If you just want to breed as a hobby, go with what appeals to you the most. If you really like certain patterns (dalmations, pinstripes, bi-color, flames, etc) or colors (red, red-orange, buff etc) or a combination of the two, then buy crested geckos you like.

Ask this breeder what color/pattern are his best sellers? Which ones does he have the hardest to get rid of?

Personally, giving the growing popularity of crested geckos, I don't think you will have any problems selling any offspring you produce. Even plain old patternless buckskins are attractive.

In the end what will decide on what sort of animals you work with is how much you can afford to pay to get the high end parents. I have seen crested geckos go for as much as $700 as juveniles.
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