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Mack Snow Black Knight Leopard Gecko
RM350.00
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Common name: Mack Snow Black Knight Leopard Gecko
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Scientific name: Eublepharis macularius
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Origin of species: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iran (dry rocky grasslands)
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Size: 8–10 inches (adult)
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Weight: 50–80 g (males typically larger)
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Lifespan: 15–20+ years in captivity
🧬 Morph Genetics
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Mack Snow: A co-dominant morph that hatches with a lighter (whitish/gray) base color instead of bright yellow. Adults often stay cooler in tone, with more muted or pastel hues.
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Black Knight: A selectively bred line of melanistic leopard geckos with extremely dark, almost jet-black coloration. One of the rarest and most expensive morphs.
👉 When combined, you get a Mack Snow Black Knight:
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A leopard gecko with very dark overall coloring, often charcoal to jet black, but with the cool undertones from Mack Snow genetics.
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Some retain faint spotting/striping, while others look nearly solid black.
🧠 Temperament
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Personality: Calm, generally docile, like most leopard geckos
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Handling: Easy to handle with patience, though Black Knights can sometimes be slightly more defensive due to selective breeding lines
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Behavior: Nocturnal/crepuscular; prefers hiding during the day and exploring at night
🏡 Habitat & Care
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Enclosure: 20-gallon long tank minimum for one adult (larger preferred)
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Substrate: Reptile carpet, slate tile, packed soil mix, or paper towel for easy cleaning (avoid loose sand for young geckos)
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Temperature:
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Warm side (basking surface): 88–92°F
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Cool side: 75–80°F
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Night: ~70–75°F
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Humidity: Low (30–40%) with a humid hide to aid shedding
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Lighting: Not UVB-dependent but low-level UVB is beneficial for long-term health
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Decor: Multiple hides (warm, cool, moist), rocks, logs, climbing options
🍴 Diet
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Type: Insectivore
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Staple foods: Crickets, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae
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Occasional treats: Silkworms, hornworms, mealworms, superworms, waxworms (very fatty)
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Supplements:
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Calcium with D3 (every feeding for juveniles, every other for adults)
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Multivitamins (weekly)
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Feeding schedule:
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Juveniles: daily
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Adults: every 2–3 days
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