In the Korean crested gecko market, Tricolors have become almost iconic. They’re so common now that you can even spot them at your local Petco. On the surface, they’re simply geckos with three colors—but that alone doesn’t explain the obsession.

So why are people so captivated by them?

A Tricolor isn’t special just because it shows three colors. The real reason behind the hype is that quality differences are incredibly obvious, making the evaluation highly competitive.

Breeders analyze every tiny detail, including:

I first encountered geckos with the Marbling phenotype around 2024.

Like many of you, what drew my attention at first was their unusual yet strikingly beautiful appearance—something that felt distinctly “different.” Out of curiosity, I began asking around, searching for information, examining examples, and before long, I found myself wanting to reproduce this phenotype as well. I gathered babies that looked similar, kept entire lines that produced Marbling-like offspring, and raised them myself. I carefully studied Lil Monster’s published material and listened to the opinions of various breeders in Korea. Eventually, I decided to go straight to the source—to hear directly from Yoonju of WithGecko, who first discovered and developed Marbling. Before diving into the main discussion, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Yoonju for openly sharing such a wealth of information without reservation.

1. Where Marbling Began — “Sorang”

Marbling began in 2022 with a single offspring named Sorang, produced…

A Lighthearted Look at Taxonomy

If you’ve ever taken Biology 101—or simply have an interest in the natural world—you’ve probably come across this classification system. Taxonomy is the method biologists use to categorize and organize living things in a structured way.

For reptile enthusiasts, these scientific names are probably very familiar. We use them constantly when talking about different species.

Common Name vs. Scientific Name

The Passion Behind “Giselle Gargoyle”

Q. Hello, Giselle! It was such a pleasure sharing the Tinley show with you. How was your experience at the U.S. reptile expo?

At first, it was honestly tough—I wanted to go home right away. The jet lag and the long, intense schedule really took a toll on me.

But on the first day of the show, so many people recognized me and the “Giselle Gargoyles,” and that gave me a huge boost of energy and excitement. After that, I completely forgot how tired I was and just had an amazing time.

Looking back now, it was truly one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences for me.

Before anything else, I want to start by saying this is a sensitive topic, and what I’m about to share is simply my personal perspective.

This isn’t meant to criticize anyone or any breeding practice — just a chance to talk honestly about something that matters to many of us in the reptile and animal-breeding world.

Understanding Inline and Outline Breeding

If you’ve done any breeding — whether with geckos or any other animals — you’ve probably heard of inline breeding and outline breeding.

We often see animals sold under names like “pure line” or “original line.”There’s nothing wrong with that — in fact, I personally love pure lines too.

If you’ve been into crested geckos for a long time, you’re probably familiar with commonly used terms like “lateral,” “crown,” and “wall”. These expressions often come up when describing traits. For example, people might say, “This gecko has high white wall on the laterals,” or “This gecko has a full pinstripe that extends to the crown.”

As a Korean gecko enthusiast who has lived in the U.S. for many years, I’ve come to understand and use terminology from both cultures. Through this experience, I’ve noticed that while many of the concepts are similar, the way they’re described can differ depending on whether you’re in the East or the West. Of course, there are also terms that overlap perfectly.

Today, I’d like to break down and compare these terms to show how they’re used differently in each culture—especially between the U.S. and Korea.

U.S.-Based Terminology

Since most visitors to our site…

There’s a Korean proverb that says: 

“If you plant green beans, green beans will grow. If you plant red beans, red beans will grow.” 

In other words, you reap what you sow. 

In English, a similar saying might be: “You can’t get roses from onions.”

This idea applies perfectly to most cases in Crested Gecko breeding. Babies born from parents with high lateral white often show the same trait. A full-coverage Lilly tends to produce full-coverage babies. In many cases, genetics speak loud and clear.

Our Thoughts on Crested Gecko Pricing

We often get asked questions like:

"Why is there such a big price difference for the same crested gecko?"

"How could this possibly cost $3,000?"

"This one's so cheap... is there something wrong with it?"

Heart Warming Crested Gecko Master: Oint Reptile

1. Hello, Wonjoon! Hope you've been doing well after the Super Show. I have a few questions about Oint Reptile, so I'd love to request an interview! First, I'm curious how did you come up with the name "Oint Reptile"? Before running Oint Reptile, I had a small business, but I faced tough challenges like financial difficulties. On top of that, the COVID-19 pandemic made things even harder, and I ended up developing panic disorder. During that time, I started raising a crested gecko, which helped me tremendously in overcoming my panic disorder, almost like a healing ointment. That's why I named my brand Ointment Reptile—shortened to Oint Reptile.
   

2. How did you start keeping Crested Geckos, and what led you to where you are today? What did you do before becoming a Crested Gecko breeder, Wonjoon? Also, was there a specific reason that led you…