John,



Yep, that does occur as well but, I didn't want to write a book about the topic...In my own experience, 1:2:1 has demonstrated what you said and becuase I know what some of the grandparents look like phenotypically, I've seen this with my own eyes...



And this is where things can get "problematic" with the ex-situ "hybridization" process when something hatches that looks "different" and questions then arise...



Having said that, I believe that "pure" genetics DO exist in captivity but these days it takes a lot of work chasing "chains-of-custody" (i.e. bloodlines) in order to trace the "vision" of former keepers that have produced what we see today...This takes a lot of effort to do and there are the obvious "minefields" that I sometimes step into but, it's worth the effort for me...Just my opinion...



Later,

Jim.



PS: This one looks like the grandfather from 1998...And there were no MSP in this clutch. All leonis...



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