Albino Leopard Gecko
Soft pastel colors, ruby eyes, and zero black pigment. Albino leopard geckos are among the most popular morphs in the hobby — but there are actually 3 different albino strains, each genetically distinct. Here's everything you need to know.
📋 The 3 Albino Strains
🧬 CRITICAL: The three strains are genetically incompatible — breeding a Tremper to a Bell produces normal-looking offspring, not albinos. Each strain is a different mutation of the tyrosinase gene.
☀️ Light Sensitivity — What's Different
Albino leopard geckos have no melanin (black pigment) — including in their eyes. This means they're more sensitive to bright light than normal leopard geckos. Key care differences: avoid bright UVB — use lower-percentage bulbs or skip UVB entirely (rely on D3 supplementation), provide extra hiding spots so they can escape light, and albinos may squint or keep eyes closed in bright conditions.
🏠 Standard Care
The care for albino leopard geckos is identical to normal morphs with the light sensitivity exception: 20-gallon (75L) terrarium minimum, under-tank heater (belly heat, not basking lamps — they're crepuscular), warm side 31–33°C (88–92°F), cool side 24–26°C (75–78°F), no UVB needed if D3 is supplemented properly via calcium, hide box with moist sphagnum moss for shedding, diet of gut-loaded crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches dusted with calcium + D3, lifespan 10–20 years.
✅ Why Albino Leos Make Great Pets
Same docile, handleable temperament as normal leopard geckos, stunning unique appearance with pastel colors, the "smiling gecko" face that makes them the most photogenic reptile, easy care routine perfect for beginners, and widely available from breeders ($50–$300 depending on strain and quality).