Terry,what seems to happen is that in patches the scales develop some kind of "HYPO"thing,so much so that at first I thought it was a "piebalding"effect.It occurs MOSTLY with larger adults,but the typical browning look develops some kind of SHEEN that makes the brown appear GREEN.It makes the tan/cream areas WHITE,and it only seems to occur in patches and its NOT scar material.I have also noticed a MUCH cleaner pattern now in the spring on these and wonder if it may not be related to hormone production.....but realize that these patches do stay(though less noticable)all year.I think you know how special this locale is(and why I dont publish it!)so I am still thinking most anything is possible genetically.

Check out the BIG ONE around the outside pail in this pic.Notice the green and white,that is NOT enhanced one bit,even a BAD pic,lol.Realize this pic is a few years old and this catch represents 2 people's effort for a week and most were released....But it only touches on the variation as in this bucket was the anerythristic,and many brightly colored ones is shed.I continue to try and be open minded about these things and gather other opinions,you know how I respect yours.I cant wait to see how these hatch out!Jeff

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