How many others have found melanistic hogs in the wild, and in what areas of the country? Don't get me wrong, I know for a fact they are a somewhat common phenotype. From what I understand, it is also a recessive trait, and intermediate offspring of the normal and melanistic form aren't produced. Does anyone have any pics of some and/or any offspring clutches?



I found one in Ft.Pierce, Florida some years back crossing an off-ramp on I-95. It was fortunate that I was the one to see it and stop to get it from the center of the road instead of someone else that would have ran right over it instead without a second thought.



I enjoyed keeping it for a little while, but later decided it was best to let him go in the desolate orange grove area right near where I found him. He did eat a couple toads that I was lucky enough to find at my place prior releasing it on its merry way once again.





cheers, ~Doug
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