Lily White
Morph
The lily white morph in crested geckos is a genetic trait that produces bright white or cream patterning across the back, sides, limbs, and head. It is not albino; dark eyes, base color, dalmatian spots, and other pattern traits may still show. The morph appeared in the modern Correlophus ciliatus hobby through selective breeding and is usually described as incompletely dominant, meaning one copy can visibly affect the animal. Lily white can combine with harlequin, pinstripe, red, dark, cappuccino, and other lines, producing a broad range of high-white looks.
Care is standard crested gecko care, but breeding decisions deserve extra attention. Many breeders avoid lily-to-lily pairings because the apparent homozygous form is considered nonviable, so a lily white is commonly paired to a non-lily gecko. Buyers should ask whether the animal is a visual lily white or simply a high-cream harlequin, since the labels can look similar in young geckos. Clear parent information, hatch date, feeding status, and photos in normal lighting are useful. Health, structure, and temperament should not be sacrificed for maximum white coverage.
