GECKO ALBINO SUPER SNOW (Eublepharis macularius)

GECKO ALBINO SUPER SNOW (Eublepharis macularius)

$130.00

Full Description

Here’s a detailed Albino Super Snow Leopard Gecko care guide! This morph combines the “Super Snow” trait (homozygous for the Snow gene) with any of the three types of Albino (Tremper, Bell, or Rainwater). Though visually unique, its care is essentially the same as for other Eublepharis macularius morphs — with a few notes for morph-specific sensitivity.

Albino Super Snow Leopard Gecko Care Guide

Morph Overview:

  • Species: Eublepharis macularius

  • Morph Name: Albino Super Snow

  • Traits:

    • Super Snow (homozygous Snow = bold black-and-white banding as hatchlings, fades to speckled white/pale gray as adults)

    • Albino (Tremper, Bell, or Rainwater = reduced melanin, pinkish hues, light eyes)

  • Eye Color: Pink to light silver, depending on albino strain

  • Notable Feature: Poor light sensitivity — photosensitivity due to albino genetics

Size & Lifespan

  • Adult Size: 7–10 inches (18–25 cm)

  • Lifespan: 15–20 years in captivity

Enclosure Setup

Enclosure Size

Age Tank Size
Juvenile 10–20 gallons long
Adult 20–40 gallons

Substrate

  • Best Options:

    • Paper towel (easy and safe)

    • Reptile carpet

    • Stone tile

    • Bioactive with clay/soil/sand mix (advanced keepers)

  • Avoid: Loose sand, calcium sand (impaction risk)

Hides

You need 3 hides minimum:

  1. Warm Hide – for digestion

  2. Cool Hide – for thermoregulation

  3. Moist Hide – for shedding (fill with damp sphagnum moss)

Decor

  • Rocks, driftwood, cork bark

  • Avoid bright lights or reflective surfaces (albinos are sensitive)

️ Temperature & Humidity

Zone °F °C
Warm Side 88–92°F 31–33°C
Cool Side 75–80°F 24–27°C
Nighttime 68–74°F 20–23°C
Humidity 30–40% Slightly higher in moist hide (70–80%)

Heating

  • Under Tank Heater (UTH) on warm side

  • Use a thermostat for safety

  • Avoid overhead lights — albino eyes are sensitive!

Lighting

  • No special lighting is required (they are nocturnal)

  • If using UVB (optional), go low-level (2.0–5.0 UVB) and only during the day for ~10–12 hours

  • Provide plenty of shaded areas

️ Feeding & Supplements

Insectivorous Diet

  • Staples: Crickets, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae

  • Occasional: Superworms, hornworms, silkworms

  • Treats (sparse): Waxworms, butterworms (high fat)

Supplementation

Supplement Frequency
Calcium w/o D3 Always in tank
Calcium w/ D3 2x per week
Multivitamin 1x per week

Feeding Schedule

Age Feeding Frequency
Juvenile Daily
Adult Every 2–3 days

Maintenance

  • Daily: Spot clean droppings, refresh water

  • Weekly: Clean moist hide, check substrate

  • Monthly: Deep clean enclosure (unless bioactive)

⚠️ Health & Morph-Specific Notes

Albino-Specific Concerns:

  • Light sensitivity: Avoid strong lights or reflective decor

  • Eyes: Prone to blinking and squinting in bright light — not a health issue unless persistent

  • Vision issues: Some albino Super Snows may have mild vision reduction

General Health Issues:

  • Metabolic Bone Disease: Prevent with proper calcium/D3

  • Impaction: From loose substrate or large prey

  • Dehydration: Provide moist hide at all times

Handling

  • Temperament: Generally calm, but may be skittish when young

  • Tips:

    • Avoid sudden movements

    • Never grab from above

    • Support body fully

    • Limit handling to 10–15 minutes, especially under lights

✅ Quick Checklist

✔ 20–40 gallon tank
✔ UTH + thermostat
✔ 3 hides (warm/cool/moist)
✔ No strong overhead lighting
✔ Insect diet with proper supplements
✔ Daily spot clean, monthly deep clean
✔ Gentle handling and low-stress environment

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