Having said all of that, both words are clearly defined regardless of how we choose to understand or apply them to our morphs. However, in regards to Western Hognose snakes, I believe the correct term to use is Axanthism due to the fact that they are completely lacking yellow pigmentation and you never see any yellow leak through as they age. For example, look at Anerythristic Cornsnakes, as they age, there's a variable amount of yellow that eventually leaks through and this is also seen in Snow Corns as well, however, there is no visible red pigmentation. Considering that Western Hognose generally display varying amounts of yellow on their ventrals suggests that if they were Anerythristic, then the yellow might eventually leak or there would be traces of it, there are not. However, if Axanthism, based on the previous definitions given, is to be defined as lack of yellow and possibly red pigmentation as well, then these Hognose definitely fit that description, pure and simple. If anybody can should be an Anerythristic or Snow Hognose that displays any amount of yellow at any age, I would concede the point, but my 2 Axanthics that are roughly 4 years old show no yellow or red pigmentation whatsoever and neither do any other Axanthics that I have seen.

So I ask again, why have so many chosen to use the term Anerythristic when the 2 line originators still call them Axanthics? State your arguments please! :D
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