than that. I really don't consider the stripe gene simple recessive anyway. If it is why don't all "striped" animals have a full or almost full stripe, either they are not really striped and just hets or the genetics are not simple recessive. In the case of a simple recessive gene you would expect reasonably uniform results, the stripe gene is anything but that. At best I would call the stripe gene poly-genetic incomplete dominant (I am sure this is not the proper technical term). Don't take this the wrong way I am not trying to reinvent the wheel but what genetic testing has anyone done to prove the stripe gene is recessive??? By its expression it is clearly not in my opinion. On that note I would at best call that albino a "het" or low expression stripe animal regardless of the other genes involved. The first pic you posted I would consider at best a "het" or low expression striped animal. Although this should not require a disclaimer I will say please don't take offense to this as it is only my opinion. I would be very interested to see the results of breeding trials involving these animals.

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