Giant Leopard geckos?

[Shogun]

I was at a local pet store yesterday and I saw the biggest leopard gecko I have ever seen. I couldnt get a picture, but Id estimate 9-11 inches long, and it is FAT.

I have seen hundreds of geckos in person and there isnt even a close second to its size.

I dont reeally have a question I guess..hah

Are geckos of this size common, and ive just been unlucky to see one?

Its a healthy looking male, and they want $50 for it.
Is this a selective breeding trait? Or a genetic trait?

I'd love to breed some of his size, but I think he might eat a female! (only half joking there )

 

[JohnEDove]

It might be from the giant or super giant strains developed by Ron Tremper. Ron has done a lot with Leos over the years.
Here is a link to his web page on Giant & Super Giant Genetics if you are interested.
http://www.leopardgecko.com/giantgenetics.html

 

[Elapid]

bigger==better!

here's my Giant Mack Snow het for RAPTOR female. she's 7 months old and tips the scales at 72.2g

 

[Shogun]

Thats a nice leo!

Im gonna pick up the gecko from the shop, and put up some pics soon!

 

[Elapid]

awesome!
they are neat pets!