Juvenile Leucistic/Patternless Leopard Gecko cbb

Scientific Name: Eublepharis macularius
Current Size: 4-6” total length
Max/Adult Size: 7–10 inches
Source: Captive Bred 
Exact Animal Pictured? No
Unsexed

Animal Selection

Photos show the geckos currently available. One animal will be selected from the available group for your order. Individual markings and coloration may vary slightly. If you have a preference, please contact us before ordering.

Care Guide

• Enclosure Size: Provide a 40-gallon breeder tank (minimum 36" x 18" x 16") with front-opening doors to minimize stress. 
• Temperature Gradient:

• • Basking surface: 94°F – 97°F
  • Warm hide: 90°F – 92°F
  • Cool zone: 70°F – 77°F
  • Nighttime minimum: 60°F
• Humidity: Maintain ambient humidity at 30% – 40%, and include a dedicated humid hide (with damp moss or paper towels) at 70% – 80% humidity to assist with shedding. 
• Lighting & Sensitivity: Because leucistic and patternless morphs (such as Murphy Patternless or albino lines) have reduced melanin, they can be more light-sensitive. Use a low-output UVB (UVI 0.5 – 0.7) or gentle lighting, and ensure plenty of shaded retreats and dark hiding spots. 
• Diet & Nutrition: Feed live, gut-loaded insects (such as crickets or discoid roaches) dusted with calcium and multivitamin supplements. Juveniles eat daily, while adults eat every 2 to 3 days. 
• Substrate: Use a safe, naturalistic mix of organic topsoil and play sand (or paper towels for juveniles). Avoid calcium sand and reptile carpet. 

• The "Murphy Patternless" History: The famous Murphy Patternless morph was first produced in 1991 by Pat Murphy and is a simple recessive trait. Young hatchlings actually start out with spots, which completely fade away as they grow into smooth, patternless adults. 
• Not True Albinos (Usually): Many patternless or leucistic geckos have pale, lavender-gray, or bright yellow bodies, but unlike true albinos, standard Murphy Patternless geckos retain normal, dark eye pigmentation. 
• No Sticky Toes: Unlike house geckos, leopard geckos lack microscopic toe hairs (setae) and have claws instead, meaning they are strictly ground-dwellers and poor vertical climbers. 
• Movable Eyelids: They are part of the family Eublepharidae, which translates to "true eyelids"—making them rare among geckos because they can actually blink and close their eyes while sleeping. 
• Regenerating Tails: If a predator grabs their tail, they can drop it as a distraction escape mechanism and later regrow a stubby, bulbous version.