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Orange Pattern

Orange in the pattern.

Shows on the dorsal, the upper side, the middle of the side and the lower side.Polygenic: many genes together, so it comes in degrees rather than copies.

Try it in the builder
A gecko showing Orange Pattern
Orange pattern (Halloween on black)

What it looks like

Orange Pattern gives the pattern orange tones. With White Pattern the pattern splits into both colours: a Tri-Color. On Black Base, orange pattern is known as Halloween.

This page shows Orange Pattern drawn from its genes. For the written reference, inheritance tables and breeder notes, see the crested gecko morph guide on ReptiDex.

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In depth

Secondary form of pattern color expression producing orange/yellow pattern lines and spots. Polygenic inheritance. Creates Halloween (B + OP) and Tri-Color (WP + OP) combo morphs.

How to spot it

Orange Pattern animals show orange/yellow colored pattern elements.

Where it came from

Orange Pattern was identified as a distinct pattern color form from White Pattern.

How it is inherited

Polygenic: many genes together, so it comes in degrees rather than copies.

Written as OP+ and op

Orange Pattern is secondary pattern color form. Polygenic inheritance. Source: Foundation Genetics Part 2.0.

Morphs it takes part in

  • Halloweeneasy to breed

    Vivid orange/yellow pattern on dark black base. High contrast Halloween-like coloration.

    Needs Black Base, Orange Pattern.

  • Tri-Colortakes some work

    Three distinct color zones: white pattern areas, orange pattern areas, and base color. Striking multi-tone appearance.

    Needs White Pattern, Orange Pattern.