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Genetics

Venom_Within Mar 07, 2005 07:57 PM

Hey guys, do any of you know where I can find really in depth information about genetic information concerning colubrids, specifically the most common species (triangulum, guttata, getula, etc.)?

I'm interested in learning how much is known about things like the number of chromosomes, exactly what goes on between erythring and xanthin, more precise answers about hybrids breeding hybrids (although Renissance has a VERY good answer), and just anything that might be useful one day. It was actually the posts made by Renissance that inspired this search for info, and google and yahoo aren't too much help....

Thanx,
Joseph

Replies (1)

Bigfoot Mar 08, 2005 01:09 AM

The common chromosome number among colubrids appears to be 36 with exceptions. The Trans Pecos Ratsnake (Elaphe subocularis) apparently has 40 chromosomes.

Kathy and Bill Love have a small book on cornsnakes that contains quite a bit of genetics. Do a Google for Kathy Love.

Paul Hollander was working on developing a nomenclature of snake genetics. Take a look here. http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15387

Bigfoot

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