Sunjuvie Wonder
Master of Lilly White, Founder of Chocho
Q: What inspired you to start keeping crested geckos?
“I’ve loved reptiles since childhood. As I explored keeping various species, I naturally found myself drawn to crested geckos. I first started keeping crested geckos in 2006, and back then, I had a pair of Red Flames and a pair of Flames. After starting in 2006, about seven years later in 2013, I began keeping crested geckos more seriously.”
Q: What is the current scale of your crested gecko breeding operation?
“Currently, our operation includes approximately 1,000 crested geckos, counting the hatchlings.”
Q: What crested gecko morphs are you currently keeping?
“Our collection features every crested gecko morph imaginable. From normals, lilly whites, chocho, cappuccino, sable, to axanthics, we have them all. We take pride in curating the highest-quality specimens of each morph.”
Q: What are your plans for the future?
“I don’t have a specific goal at the moment. For now, I’m focusing on creating unique combo morphs by combining and optimizing the traits of different morphs.”
Q: Could you tell us more about combo morphs and your detailed plans?
“We’re experimenting with various combo morphs, particularly those involving Chocho. For instance, we’re curious about how Chocho will pair with Lilly White or how combinations like Cappuccino Chocho, Sable Chocho, or Axanthic Chocho will look.
Cappuccino and Sable enhance the base colors of their pairings, and we anticipate they will help preserve and intensify Chocho’s vibrant red hues, making them last longer and appear bolder.
Another intriguing project is exploring how Axanthic, which turns patterns black, will interact with Chocho’s signature red traits, regardless of other morphs’ base colors.”
Q: While breeding, what challenges have you faced, and do you have any advice for other breeders?
“The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is PATIENCE. Every breeder has their own ambitions and standards, but it’s essential to manage those ambitions thoughtfully. Above all, prioritize providing the best possible environment for the animals in your care.”
Q: What can be considered a good environment for breeding or keeping crested geckos?
“In Korea, crested geckos are often kept in very small enclosures, such as 8x8x12 inches for adults. I hope to raise awareness about providing larger, more suitable spaces for them.
In the past, some morphs, like Axanthic, were bred irresponsibly as money-making machines, leading to overbreeding and limited bloodlines. Now, expanding and diversifying bloodlines is crucial. I hope more people can understand and join this effort to ensure the long-term health and quality of crested geckos.”
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