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I just wanted to make sure of something, are the hypo (Stillwater hypo) and red (Crumbly red) traits simple recessive? I know there are multiple hypo and red genes which are uncompatible. Thanks for the help.

I'm no expert but I believe that the hypo gene is recessive but that the stillwater part is a locality, so the animals ancestry would trace back to specimens from the stillwater region. Also I believe the red part is a polygenic trait that is line bred for but which occurs more frequently in some locals. Sort of like Okeetee or Miami phases in corn snakes.

If I am wrong then please correct me. I'm just relaying what I seem to remember hearing in the past.

Sean
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You are correct in that the hypo gene is simple recessive and that red is polygenic. For a more thorough understanding of how polygenics work in red bulls you can refer to my article. Hope it helps some.

http://home.att.net/~PIT_CREW/My_Homepage_Files/Page1.html

Take care all.

Jeremy
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Jeremy Pierce
Shade Tree Exotics
shade-tree-exotics@att.net

Very interesting stuff, Jeremy. Thanks for the article.

Ross