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Just after some confirmation that my adult female is a Hypoerythristic. All the Sinaloans I've seen are much deeper red/orange and no black tipping, Im presuming she is infact HypoE, If so, Im not aware of any in Britain.

Let me know what you think, Opinions welcome.

Male (Normal);

Female (HypoE?);

Scott

Scott

Sorry, Thats 3 Pictures of the same. Try Again.

Scott

your sinaloan is without a doubt a pure hypoerythristic L.t. sinaloae and an extremely nice one to boot. I understand why some would question the coloration but, in maintaining a solid collection of hypoerythristics for nearly 8 years now, including all of the original founding stock, I have seen these animals undergo some incredible changes in coloration as they age. Hatchlings are usually dull in color and after several months of age they begin to turn a nice bright orange. Of course each individual will vary, some being darker than others. Within a year or two they then take on vibrant shades of orange, hence the name "pumpkin" sinaloan. The orange coloration may stay but in most animals, a light pink will eventually set in, which is the case in your specimen. As they age well into adulthood and into their geriatric years, I have found that the animals become light, with the pinking fading into a very washed out appearance. In all my years of raising these magnificent sinaloans, every single one of them have undergone this type of change. This is what makes them so unique and very fun to work with.

Thanks for sharing.
Nathan Wells

Comparison of 2004 male Hypoerythristic vs. normal sinaloan

Comparison of 1996 male Hypoerythristic (founding specimen) vs. normal sinaloan

Hi Nathan,

Thanks for explaining. Interms of Genetics, Whats the history behind it? Is it Co-Dom, Recessive? Im planning on keeping back a male from this years clutch and then breed the male to her down the line, Thus depending on the genetics behind HypoE. So what will be produced from Normal x HypoE? Hets? Or "Visuals" (A year in)? How much do HypoE's go for in the States?

Im not aware of any in Britain, I haven't seen any, put it that way. Im rather lucky really, The snake in question was my first snake, Whats the chances in that.

Im over the moon to find out she is infact HypoE, Thanks again Nathan.

Scott

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