It is a very "positive" thing to periodically discuss the particulars and actualities behind the way that these various mutations behave as opposed to the words (however inadequate) we use to describe them. Sojourner has excellent, and valuable advice/opinions on this subject.

One thing, however that I would beg you all to consider is that use of these "conventions" (i.e. Hypo, when meaning het-Hypo, and Double-Het Sunglow when perhaps meaning het-hypo and het for amelanism combined.) are a matter of common usage to simplify our ability to discuss these subjects.

This is quite analogous to referring to polar opposite electromagnetic charges as "Positive" and "Negative"; completely arbitrary, totally inaccurate and very easy to use in order to communicate an otherwise complex concept or set of relationships.



I think it is selling very many people short to believe that you are dumbing down to the Lowest Common Denominator in order to discuss these things. If we had to re-qualify every statement we made regarding genetics, then forums like this would become gargantuan monstrosities of polysyllabic prolixity. I agree that what was said above is very generally correct, but if we want to have fun talking about our real pretty snakes, it needs to be simple to express. Furthermore, if we want to sell these snakes to newcomer hobbyists, then we have to make the information accessible, not esoteric. Thanks for reading all of this.
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