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RE: a theory on hypo hondo variability

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Posted by: theselectserpent at Sat Nov 6 19:55:53 2004   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by theselectserpent ]  
   

As of right now I don't think there is enough evidence to say for sure if there are differant "lines" (genetically) of hypos in hondos or say pyros for that matter. I think there have been many terms thrown out there but as I said in a reply to Jeff our finite minds sometimes don't let us see the whole picture. Are we looking at a combination of effects from MANY genes that control pattern, pigment, scale development all of which are underlying to the hypo-M gene but cause a variation in phenotype. Are we seeing variations in single hypo-M genes that are only turned on when in a homozygous state but have "dominant control" over its counter part in the time in which melanin production is turned off? Correct me if I'am wrong but all the extreme hypos and super hypos for that matter have red or deep ruby eyes. I believe all snakes have red eyes in early stages of development only to have melanin introduced later to manifest black eyes. If melanin production is turned off eary in development it never gets to the eyes and you have a very faded red eyed hypo-M animal. If through succesive breeding you pair two animals that share similar genetics in regard to melanin control AND the aforementioned traits you could produce extreme hypos. Because of the multiple genes for other traits interacting those same extreme animals could produce non-extreme offspring but they would be hypo nontheless. I presume that the 1 out of 6 that was'nt extreme was at least hypo?? Let me end by saying I am in no way saying this is whats happening but just my best effort to get in words whats rattling around in my head and get some thoughts out there. Thanks Terry for the thread and I will look forward to more discussion!



Matt Woodhall

   

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