while possible but more than likely improbable that a striped albino calking can/would mate with an mbk/dark splendida, it doesn't change the fact that Funky stated on a public forum what he did so the info is there. Many, MANY other people in good standing create morphs and crosses and don't get the a$$ chewing you guys laid down on this dude. I am in agreement that if I didn't see/catch a naturally occurring morph myself or seen it caught, I personally wouldn't have it in my collection for breeding for sell to the public. That is just my stance, but no one here has the right to bash anyone for doing their own thing legally, you can voice your opinion but DANG, that was a whole lot of uncalled for a$$ whoopin' you guys dealt out to just ONE (or two)individual(s) on this forum that is chock full of Dr. Frankensnakesters. Anyway, it would be a shame for a kid to get a herp thinking it one thing and finding out later they didn't get what they paid for. Life is tough and buyer beware and all that. That is why some places have reputable dealers advertised and it is a good thing to get to know your intended breeder before buying off the cuff. Much is to be said for honesty, and that is what is being questioned here, but, Funky told the truth, like his snakes or not, so he is at no fault other than disappointing some of you guys. i really like mbk' and splendida type morphs and have a variety, but I wouldn't cross them into anything, but many of the locality guys wouldn't buy some of my naturally occurring snakes because they are "ugly", compared to a "textbook" splendida or holbrooki. Wait 'till Brian Hubb's book comes out. I bet it has some serious shockers for the locality guys, lol! Brewster county, Texas "textbook", Arizona splendy from north Tucson phenotype, Calhoun county, Texas possible intergrade but I suspect this is what they really look like here. Cause a speck from Calhoun comes next...









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