So... From my previous posts, I think everyone has gathered that I am a newbie snake owner... I enjoy them very much and I am thinking about getting another one in the near future. I was offered a Male Ghost 100% Het male for $150... Problem is, I don't know what "100% Het" means... I don't really think I am going to breed, I may in the future, but if this snake is going to be an investment, I would like to know what the genealogy is and how it works.... If someone has the time to explain it to me, that would be great.... And think of me as a blonde... even though I'm NOT but explain it to me in lamens terms... lol Thanks!!!



100% het is just a way of communicating that the animal in question IS heterozygous for that particular trait or mutation. A number less than 100 (50%, 66%) represents that the animal is a possible het. The outcome of breeding a 100% het animal to a normal animal would be 50% possible hets. The outcome of breeding 100% het animals together would be morphs and 66% possible hets.



I hope that helps you.




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Louis Kirkland

Cornerstone Reptiles

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