Appearance
Black Night geckos vary in how dark they look. Some retain deep brown areas and visible markings, while the darkest examples appear nearly solid black. Breeders have observed markings becoming less distinct as some hatchlings mature.
Strong breeder evidence Designer Geckos (2014) · Jayden Coleman, interviewed by Aliza (2021)
Origin & history
Breeder accounts credit Ferry Zuurmond in the Netherlands with developing the Black Night line. Designer Geckos documented obtaining early Black Night animals in 2014 with help from Roy Sluiter.
Strong breeder evidence Designer Geckos (2014) · Jayden Coleman, interviewed by Aliza (2021)
Genetics
Breeders developed the line by selecting darker animals over multiple generations. Keep Black Night as lineage and appearance information. The available evidence does not establish a single-locus model for predicting offspring.
Strong breeder evidence Designer Geckos (2014) · Jayden Coleman, interviewed by Aliza (2021)
Sources & references
- Black Night ProjectDesigner Geckos (2014) · Firsthand breeder report · Checked
- Black Night Leopard Geckos: Interview with Jayden Coleman of Eco GeckosJayden Coleman, interviewed by Aliza (2021) · Breeder interview · Checked