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Dark chin spotting....big headed race?

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Hello all, this is my first time posting here. I purchased a Leopard Gecko from a very well know breeder that has prominent chin spots such as the ones pictured here in the Leopard Gecko Manual(page 71). The animal is in perfect condition, and dosn't seem to be out of proportion. Is there anything at all to this "big headed race thing", and should I be concerned about breeding him? Thanks for anyone that would be willing to share knowledge in this area!


The caption reads: "New morphs of leopard gecko will inevitably emerge. This is a representative of a big-headed race characterized by dark chin spotting".
 

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Cannot say I have even noticed that page! Who did you get the Leo from?
 
jawline spots

Spotting along the lower jawline is a very common characteristic in certain lines of Hypo-tangerines, (especially during/after breeding) and nothing to worry about.
 
Spotting along the lower jawline is a very common characteristic in certain lines of Hypo-tangerines, (especially during/after breeding) and nothing to worry about.


Thankyou!!!!!!!
 
Ditto, don't worry about it.

While the Leopard Gecko Manual is still probably the best single source (printed) for leopard geckos overall, it does have its flaws. Don't worry about the chin spotting thing unless your gecko has a big head.

Good luck.
 
The easiest way to alleviate your concerns is to post a pic of the animal in question. I am sure it is fine though. :)
 
I have quite a few with the spotting... never put much thought into it. Spots are spots the way I see it. I guess there could be exceptions such as in humans getting liver spots...
 
Golden Gate Geckos said:
Spotting along the lower jawline is a very common characteristic in certain lines of Hypo-tangerines, (especially during/after breeding).
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I thought that was called a 5 o'clock shadow???
 
I just went and looked at my guys, never paid much attention to the spots on the jaw just figured they had spots where they had spots and most of my guys have spotting on the jaw
 
Both of my SHTCT's have the chin spots. It is nothing to worry about
 
I think that close to half of my leos have chin spotting. Many have much more extensive chin spotting than the gecko pictured. Mine also have normal sized heads.
-Alice
 
I think that " big-headed race" means a race to acheive the characteristic not a race for big heads on leos and its pretty evident that alot of leos have spots on the chin already, and that males have bigger heads that females, what year what your leo maunal published?

I don't have the leo gecko maunal but do have:

Leopard Geckos 1990 The General Care & Maintenance
Leopard Geckos 1993 Education series
Leopard & Fat Tailed Geckos 1999

None of those mention a big headed race to acheive big Heads with spotting
 
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