Yeah Rusty,......there is some strong credence to your theory in my opinion. That would explain some of the different phenotypes and outcomes we all see.



Yes, Extreme hypo x Extreme hypo doesn't necesarily mean all extreme hypos for sure. I get a variation of hypos within a given clutch as well. All are very high quality hypos, but not all extremes as this photo depicts. Some are nice light hypos with darker eyes, some are ultra-lights with ruby-red eyes, and others are full-blown best of the best extremes!



~Doug











two of the best extremes of this years clutch....







last years clutch, but in heavy shed mode unfortunately.....







and of course the best male hold-back from last year's clutch....







A good example of two adult hypo phenotypes, in that this female is also a so-called "hypo", and has a fair amount of tipping, while the male hypo below has very dark rings, but is EXTREMELY clean, and no scale tipping....



tipped female....







male with no tipping, very vivid and clean....







Then of course you have the tricolor hypos that are reduced in the black pigment itself, but very heavily tipped as adults....









Anyway, your theory on the hypo gene is very interesting indeed Rusty!





~Doug
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