Mack Snow Gecko

Appearance, Size, and Weight

As we know a Mack Snow is a morph of a Leopard gecko, it can be found in a couple of color combinations, either white or pale yellow with dark color spots on its body. These geckos are small, their females measuring around 18 – 20 cm while their males are 20 – 28 cm in total length. They weigh around 80 grams in total.

Mack Snow geckos have an unusual feature—they can regrow their teeth. They have a small tooth beside every full-grown tooth. This becomes possible because of the odontogenic stem cell present in their mouth.

They have a fat tail, which is also used for fat storage. This fat is then used in the days when they don’t have access to food, enabling them to live without food for some time. They can also detach their tails to save themselves from a predator. A predator is being distracted by the wiggling tail, and in the meanwhile, a gecko can run to hide.

They can also regrow their tails, but mostly that new tail is different than the original one.

Habitat and Substrate

If you are housing one leopard gecko, you would need a 10-gallon tank. However, for housing more geckos, you should at least get a 20-gallon terrarium with multiple hiding places. The best grouping order can be all females and one male. If there are more male geckos, house them separately to avoid fighting.

For the substrate, you can use reptile carpet, reptile sand, or coconut fiber. To decorate their tank, you can use non-poisonous plants, logs, small tree branches, cork bark, and also caves for hiding. To help them shed healthily and to keep them well-hydrated, you can put a damp sphagnum moss inside their caves.

Just like Leopard geckos, the Mack Snow geckos are also nocturnal. So, they need around 10 – 12 hours of light during the daytime. They don’t need UVB during the nighttime.

The temperature of the warmer area of the tank should be maintained at around 85 – 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the cooler area should be maintained between 80 – 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

At night, however, the temperatures should be brought down to 70 degrees. The humidity level of the tank should be kept low, around 30% – 40%.

Do They Make Good Pets?

Mack Snow Leopard gecko is known for its friendly and docile nature. This gecko makes a good pet and is a perfect option for beginners. Mack Snow geckos are easy to handle and don’t need much attention. They are not noisy and can do well with minimal care. They can also be left alone for some days. All these qualities make a Mack Snow Leopard gecko a good pet.

Care should be taken to not handle them excessively. If you do have to hold them, it is better to do so while you are sitting to avoid dropping them on the floor. Also, never hold them by their tail as they can detach their tails. By doing so, you may frighten them and make them drop their tail.

How Much Does a Mack Snow Leopard Gecko Cost?

Mack Snow Leopard geckos are unique and rare geckos. Due to this, it is usually costly. A Mack Snow will cost you around $140 – $350. Its friendly nature, unique appearance, and easy maintenance make it everyone’s favorite, which in turn adds to its price.  

Do they Shed?

Yes, they do. A young Mack Snow Leopard gecko will shed once a week or in two weeks. An adult gecko only sheds once a month or in two months. Shedding is a natural process for these geckos, and you need not worry about it.

Diet Requirements

Unlike some geckos, which can eat a variety of foods, a Mack Snow Leopard gecko is purely carnivorous—they only consume live insects and bugs. They cannot consume other sources of food, like plants or vegetables. The best diet for a Mack Snow includes cricket and mealworms. They should also be given waxworms or super worms but in moderation. Feeding treats too often can become too fattening for them.

12 hours before you feed your gecko, gut-load the insects with a supplement. This way, your gecko will get proper nutrients, and they will be healthy. There are different insect foods commercially manufactured that are specifically made by keeping a gecko’s health in mind.

You can also put the powdered supplement in a feeding dish inside a tank. A gecko will lick it according to its body’s requirements.