You're correct - nearly all forms of triangulum change in coloration between hatching and adulthood. This includes both tropical and temperate forms. Some milkheads, myself included, come to appreciate this change. Many localities of the western forms tend to develope various degrees of black stippling on their white bands, in addition to a variable layer of graphite coloring we call "newsprinting". This can actually add to the attractiveness of an animal and varies between individuals and localities.

The red milks you're asking about in particular tend to have narrower white bands which can stay white, fade to tan, become light gray, and may develope an infusion of Orange or red pigment. Some of the brightest available animals are from a line originating from Johnson County, Illinois. They match what you're looking for.

I suspect that once you scratch that itch for the "best" animals that your tastes will evolve and broaden. Essentially, the "best" will be hard to define like it is for those of us who have such an affinity for these animals.

Good luck in your quest!

-Cole

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