Ralph has isolated the gene - it is part of the BEL complex, it just isn't a visual morph. The Platty Daddy bred to a normal gives 1/2 Lessers and 1/2 "Het" Daddys (Just like a Lesser x Mojave BEL gives 1/2 Mojave 1/2 Lesser) I would describe it as a highlighter gene, as so far it is has been proven to be visible in Lessers, Butters, & Mojaves & Phantoms (off the top of my head). It is allelic to the BEL morphs so a Platinum (Platty Daddy) or Butter Daddy etc is basically a "super" like a BEL is (so it doesn't produce normals). I think everyone is over complicating it because it isn't something we can visually tell the difference from a normal.

I don't think there is a super "het" daddy, but if there is I'd love to see it. Ralph would be the only one who would know that though. I think he would have posted online about it already if he has made one.

Anyway, hope this makes sense. This is my take on it.
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Abigail McDufford
Wallflower Herpetoculture

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