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Hey guys. This is my first time purchasing and looking after a leopard gecko, I'm very excited but I also want to make sure that I'm not getting a morph with health issues. I have researched and I know that pale morphs are more prone to issues, but I wanted to get an informed opinion from the community on whether or not this particular gecko would be prone to health issues because I noticed the bright eyelids and yellow patches and thought it might lessen the possibility of health issues? I have not bought him yet as I have a few to choose from, but I found this one particularly beautiful and wanted to find out more information about the morph.
Is it pale or albino? if it's pale, I really don't know, but if it's albino, they usually don't get as many health issues as other morphs do. But like I said, it really depends if it's pale or albino.
The person I'm getting it from didn't mention that when I asked, all my friend told me is that it's unlikely that it's a pale. However it does have very light grey eyes, which made me think it could be albino rather than pale. I'll attach a picture
So I was frantically searching, and I found a picture of a Blizzard that looks very similar to the one I'm considering buying, which makes me think that's what he/she might be:
Yeah! That's the kind of Gecko I have! Those are Albino. My gecko that looks like that is only a month old but in perfect health! So I wouldn't worry about that.
Also, I don't think there is such thing as a pale leo, only albino/blizzard. Another thing to keep in mind when you purchase, their skin is a little more fragile then other geckos, so I would start holding him when he gets a little older, but I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you so much for your help! Sorry for the late reply, I've been super busy. It's a relief to hear that there aren't issues. I'm gonna get him/her on Wednesday so I'm very happy 😁 Thank you again for your help and I hope all goes well with you too
Super glad to help! Got a name picked out?