Those aren't "normal" looking alterna phase at all. They have faded out blotches, which is not consistent with that Sanderson locale. Search for pics of others from that cut and you will see. I have a alterna phase male from this line that looks nothing like these faded animals. It has very bright uniform orange which is more consistent with the wild type animals. I have seen plenty of other litter mates that were the same. My question is why is if it is simple recessive, why are there 3 variations?? Completely normal, faded animals like I posted, and full blown anery's.. I think something else is going on..



But as I said before, this is just speculation. I could be completely wrong. But at this point, there has not been enough breeding to tell one way or another. You seem pretty sure though. Have you reproduced these animals and found for yourself that they are in fact simple recessive?? If you were to sell some today, what would you market them as??

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