Yellow
Morph
Yellow crested geckos are Correlophus ciliatus selected for a yellow, gold, or mustard base color, most visible when the animal is fired up. The term is a color description rather than a separate species or formal breed, and it may appear with pattern traits such as dalmatian spotting, pinstripe, flame, bicolor, brindle, or harlequin. Hatchlings can change considerably as they mature, so adult color and parent photos are often more informative than a single juvenile picture.
These geckos are popular display and breeding animals because their color reads well in planted terrariums, but their husbandry needs do not differ from other crested geckos. They thrive in vertical housing with cork, branches, foliage, and a routine of misting followed by drying. A prepared crested gecko diet forms the staple, with insects used for enrichment and breeding condition. Selection for yellow should not outweigh structure, feeding response, fertility, and calm handling, especially in long-term projects.
