Combination components
Genetics
Breeders use Galaxy and Total Eclipse for Mack Super Snow combined with visual Eclipse. The combination brings together two copies of the Mack Snow variant and two copies of the recessive Eclipse variant.
Strong breeder evidence Lunation Geckos · Humble Gecko · OnlineGeckos
Appearance
White markings may appear on the nose, feet, or tail tip against the Super Snow pattern. The amount of white varies. Breeders may describe a particularly patchy appearance as pied or pied-like. Dark eyes can also occur in Mack Super Snow, so eye color alone cannot establish Eclipse.
Strong breeder evidence OnlineGeckos · Evolver Reptiles · Ullate-Agote & Tzika (2024)
Sources & references
- Genetics RetainLunation Geckos · Breeder reference · Checked
- Leopard gecko geneticsHumble Gecko · Breeder reference · Checked
- Giant Total Eclipse het Tremper Albino FemaleOnlineGeckos · Breeder specimen record · Checked
- Pied GalaxyEvolver Reptiles · Breeder specimen record · Checked
- The dynamic behavior of chromatophores marks the transition from bands to spots in leopard geckosUllate-Agote & Tzika (2024) · Peer-reviewed study · Checked
