Hi Jonathan -

Well, I just typed a lengthy response before accidentally hitting some key that wiped everything out. Oh well, maybe I will be more brief this time.

Being a long time friend of both Pete and Brian (something like 20 years), I have had several conversations with them on this very subject. And as I recall your explanation was accurately presented. It did confirm a visual x het breeing. But I don't rely on this single breeding as confirmation. As I recall, Pete's first albino litter had 18-19 non-albinos appear before the 1st albino popped out (I recall maybe 3 albinos). A Kahl Albino x Sharp Albino would convince me. Also, I always feel uncertain about the use of the word "probable" ... "possible" makes me feel better.

As to "supply & demand", I have always been a strong advocate of this basic economic theory until this past year ... it seems that there are so many new morphs that appeared on the market, that demand seems to be driven more by marketing and simply "newness" ... I can name several boas in very limited supply with only average demand, while some boas produced in the 1000s are heavily promoted. I guess I should ad that affordability (lower prices) plays a major role in demand.

And lastly, your Sharp is absolutely georgeous ... hardly typical. This is major problem with the forum pics ... people (including myself) post photos of their premium animals.

I feel somewhat qualified to comment on this subject (although it is an opinion) because I have only 2 albinos in my entire collection (no Sunglows).

I am sure my first writing was better, but I lost the zone that I was first in.

Till Next Time ... Bill

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