Common name: Snow Eclipse Leopard Gecko
Scientific name: Eublepharis macularius
Origin of species: Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, Iran (rocky, semi-arid deserts)
Size: 7–10 inches (adult)
Weight: 45–70 g
Lifespan: 15–20+ years in captivity
Snow: There are two main types:
Mack Snow (co-dominant): Babies hatch white and black, instead of yellow and black. As they mature, they may gain pale yellow tones. Super Snows (homozygous Mack Snow) show bold striping and solid black eyes.
Line-bred Snow: A selectively bred line for paler, “snowy” coloration.
Eclipse (recessive): Causes solid black eyes, snake eyes (partial), or occasionally ruby red in albinos. It can also reduce body patterning.
A Snow Eclipse is usually a Mack Snow carrying the Eclipse gene. It will have a paler body color with bold contrast and solid black or snake eyes. Super Snow Eclipse geckos are especially striking, often appearing striped or dotted with jet-black eyes.
Personality: Docile and hardy, like most leopard geckos
Handling: Easy to tame and handle; usually calm with regular interaction
Behavior: Ground-dwelling, crepuscular, enjoys burrows and hides
Enclosure: 20-gallon long tank minimum for an adult
Substrate: Slate tile, reptile carpet, paper towel, or a packed soil/sand-clay mix (avoid loose sand for young geckos)
Temperature:
Warm side (belly heat): 88–92°F
Cool side: 75–80°F
Night: 70–75°F
Humidity: 30–40% with a humid hide for shedding
Lighting: Not UVB-dependent, but low-level UVB is recommended for long-term health
Hides: At least 3 (warm, cool, humid)
Type: Insectivore
Staple foods: Dubia roaches, crickets, black soldier fly larvae
Treats: Hornworms, silkworms, mealworms, waxworms (sparingly — fatty)
Supplements:
Calcium with D3 (every feeding for juveniles; every other for adults)
Multivitamins (weekly)
Feeding schedule:
Juveniles: daily
Adults: every 2–3 days
