What specific morph is my leopard gecko and how can I identify it?

Most species of geckos, being nocturnal, do not require UVB lighting. Being cold blooded though, they do need a heat source. Your body temp will not be sufficient for good health. Replace the light/heat source with an appropriate bulb. You can easily buy one online or at most pet stores. Low temps will stress him which can lead to illness. Low temps also affect appetite activity and digestion. Sexing geckos is fairly easy. An adult male will have a bulge behind the vent that is very noticeable. You will also see a row of femoral pores shaped like a "V" in front of the vent in male geckos. Since he is going into a shed, provide a moist hide in the enclosure and/or increase the humidity temporarily. These two species look similar but there are differences. To help with identification, closely exam your gecko. Leos will lose their bands and develop spots, hence the name, as they mature. They also get much bigger than banded geckos. Leos also have rougher, bumpier skin as opposed to a banded gecko's smoother skin. If you post a picture of him on his profile, we can possibly determine what species of geckos you own.

It is difficult to determine because the images are not close up or clear. There is no distinct pattern (stripes, spots, etc), so this may be a patternless morph crestie. You can read more and see examples of different morphs at the link below. http://www.moonvalleyreptiles.com/crested-geckos/morphs

Thanks for reaching out about Keet and including a photo. If you are referring to the area over the left shoulder, that could be a bruise or contusion. If not affecting gait, continue to monitor. If off food, seems in pain, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and review diet/husbandry. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out regarding Night Hawk and including photos. The pictures appear good and seems a lot of thought went into your set up. You haven't mentioned UVB radiation or diet, but everything else appears good. Even though geckos are noctunal, they are often inactive during the day but receiving radiation. Insect species need to be varied and gut loaded with a variation of fresh vegetables. Good luck.

They can have white toes. If she is a lighter or "hypo" morph, the toes may be very white. This would explain the light colored tongue as well. The vitamins can color the urates. This is normal and no cause for concern if she is bright, alert and active. If she is a juvenile, continue to supplement with a multivitamin and calcium/D3 daily. An adult can be supplemented every other day.

Thanks for your question about Trinity, and thanks for the photos- they are very helpful. For the spot on the nose - you can try soaking, and also use a wet q-tip and gently roll it over the spot to encourage the shed to come off. If it comes off, evaluate the skin underneath closely for any abnormalities. The spot on the back is concerning, as it doesn’t look raised like a shed. You can monitor the area for changes, or you can take her to a veterinarian to take a closer look. I hope that gives you a place to start, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The color change may be due to stress or low temps. The dot could be liver or gall bladder. If he is behaving, eating and defecating normally, there is likely no cause for concern. Check enclosure temperatures and adjust if necessary. Monitor the spot for any change and monitor his demeanor. See your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet for an exam if necessary.