Genetics Questions

Okay i'm new 2 the whole world of breeding leo's, have kept them as pets - 3 females- for years, and was thinking of starting a little colony of breeders. However, im not very up 2 date with the whole genetics things.

I was just wondering in order 2 get some of the specific morphs that are for sale - what 2 genetic traits have 2 be combined for e.g

Bannana Blizzard
Blazing Blizard

Any others you can think of would be great! Just trying 2 understand a little more about this process

Thanx Grace

Grace I would strongly suggest getting Ron Trempers new book. It goes over everything and anything! Just make sure you research every aspect of the geckos before choosing to breed them. Many hobbyists make that mistake and take the plunge into breeding too soon. And as far genetics goes NERD has a great genetics page that explains everything, and there is alot to learn...lol

I agree with Pat, here is the link http://www.newenglandreptile.com/care.html and good luck with your future colony!

Check out some of the links under the genetics section:
http://www.milwaukeereptiles.com/leopardGeckoCare.php

found this link on Brian's site, haven't read it yet but it could help!http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/kritmass

Here's a link to a thread with a some info on bananas: http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...anana+blizzard

Blazing blizzard is a combination of two recessive genes (blizzard and albino); a true banana would also be a combination of two recessives (blizzard and patternless).

Fred has a very nice well illustrated page with a good introduction to genetics here:
http://www.gekkonida.com/genetics-guide.htm

For double recessive genetics (what you would likely be working with) check out this thread: http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...ad.php?t=70052

Hope this helps!
Alice

Thanx for all the help! I gotta lot of reading 2 do lol!

I also have a genetics page on my site... www.illinileosandpetportraits.com (please excuse that the domain doesn't match the site...lol...)