Given the number of 'unusual' boas in this litter, and the ratio being close to the 1.2.1 (homozygous dominant:heterozygous:homozygous recessive) expected for a recessive trait, it seems clear that this is indeed a recessive trait. If the 'prodigy' boa had of been represented as a single animal in this litter then the question would arise that this was a new mutation. As a result it is highly likely that this is indeed a recessive trait. I agree that breeding trials are needed to confirm, but it is unlikely to be anything else.

Regards,
Warren
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Dr Warren Booth
North Carolina State University
Department of Entomology
3309 Gardner Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695-7613

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• A "Prodigy Boa" History - boaphile, Sun May 27 16:29:02 2007
• RE: A "Prodigy Boa" History - bthacker, Sun May 27 17:42:07 2007
• Congrats Clay and Jeff and yes...... - Sojourner, Sun May 27 18:01:07 2007
• RE: A "Prodigy Boa" History - redtailboas, Sun May 27 19:11:23 2007
• I need more. - DaveyFig, Sun May 27 20:19:40 2007
• RE: I need more. - Warren_Booth, Mon May 28 14:24:45 2007
• Thanks Warren... more - boaphile, Mon May 28 16:00:56 2007
• RE: I need more. - DaveyFig, Mon May 28 17:16:12 2007
• RE: A "Prodigy Boa" History - ajfreptiles, Sun May 27 20:36:04 2007
• RE: A "Prodigy Boa" History - AshLopez, Mon May 28 05:12:25 2007
• Thanks everyone: A few more pictures: - boaphile, Mon May 28 11:03:33 2007