GSGC Rulebook

All geckos registered with GSGC are eligible to participate in GSGC events, provided they are in good health and meet the species & morph standard for their category. All entries must be pre-registered online or in-person by the designated deadline. Entry fees will be required for each gecko entered, and fees are non-refundable. To register a gecko for a GSGC event, email info@goldstandardgeckoclub.com 

All entries must be in good health and free from contagious diseases. Any entry found to be sick or unhealthy will be removed from the competition. All geckos must be brought in appropriate containers and should not be handled by anyone other than the owner or authorized staff. All entries should be inspected by a qualified veterinarian before the competition.

Breeders must have produced the gecko they are entering in the competition. Breeders competing shall remain anonymous until the end of the competition. Breeders must provide accurate and complete information about the gecko's genetics, lineage and breeding history. Offspring from a 1st generation line breeding will NOT be allowed to enter the competition. Breeders must follow all applicable laws and regulations related to the breeding, transport and sale of geckos in their country of residence. Breeders must respect the judges decisions and must not attempt to influence or interfere with the judging process in any way. Breeders must maintain a respectful and professional demeanor at all times, and must not engage in any behavior that could be considered disruptive or disrespectful to other participants, judges, guests or event organizers. Failure to follow these rules may be subject to disqualification and may be prohibited from participating in future events. Breeders can enter up to 3 different geckos per event or one gecko in 3 different categories. Each category however cannot have more than 2 geckos from said breeder.

Geckos entered in the competition must be at least 18 months old and weigh at least 40 grams with tail and 35 grams with no tail. Only geckos of +45 grams with tail and +40 grams with no tail will receive the full point for body structure by the judges. Gecko entered must not be in shed otherwise it will be deemed unjudgeable. Geckos must be entered into the corresponding category and no more than 3 categories per event. 

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Crested Gecko (Correlophus ciliatus)

Disqualifications: 

• Any Deformities 

• Major Injuries

• Major Scarring

• Neurological issues

• Signs of MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease)

• Spectacle Eye

• Small Nostrils

• Polydactyl

• Missing Toes

• Overbite

• Underbite

• Wavy Tail

• Kinked Tail

• Severe FTS (Floppy Tail Syndrome)

• Hybrids of Any Kind

• Breach of Code of Conduct by Owner

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Faults:

• Overweight

• Underweight

• Short Tail

• Thin Tail

• Nipped Tail

• No Tail

• Missing Tail Pad

• Minor Scarring

• Bulging Eyes

• Slight FTS (Floppy Tail Syndrome)

• Hip Dip

• Pinched Neck

• Flappy Neck Crests

• Saggy Chin

• Thin Dorsal

• Narrow Head

• Dorsal Too Wide

• Nose Hump

• Short Snout

• Long Snout

• Missing Eyelashes

• Missing Scales

• Missing Crests

• "Bald" or Crestless 

• "Ear" Shaped Crests

• Short Back