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I have these 2 50% het males that were produced by Ralph Davis. One is an '02, the other an '03. I know the "markers" talked about on het pieds isn't a sure thing (or is it?). But considering that every het pied advertised includes a belly shot, it must not be THAT far fetched. I was just wondering what some people's experiences are with hets that are less than 100%ers. Is the pattern also any sign or just the stripes on the belly? I've seen some that have that "jigsaw" type pattern that resembles a Pied. Seems like that's a good clue. Anyway, any opinions on what the chance of these 2 proving out are? Or do I just have to do the "breed them and find out" thing? I don't personally find Pieds all that attractive but they would be fun to see pop out of an egg. I'm just not sure if I should take a chance on one of these guys and invest in a het female or not. ANY opinions are really appreciated. Thanks alot in advance. Ryan.

Here's the '02. I think his pattern says something but his belly stripes aren't all that strong.

This '03 looks nicer, but not Piedish patterned, more of a stripe in the center of belly, not sides. By the way, the first one is in deep shed. That's why he's so dark. Thanks again.

My 100% pied from Ralph does not have the "markers". Good luck with yours!

If you are going to purchase a 100% het pied female don't waste her trying to prove out some 50%ers. For $300 pick up a 100% het male to go with her - go for the sure thing!

Oh - as far as reliability on the markers - well - I don't hold a lot of stock in them. But I guess if you were going to buy a possible het, it'd be nice to have them there.

But that's my opinion I've been known to be wrong!
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This is the first year we have produced pieds and het pieds. We are also producing 50% poss hets as well again this year. Of the 50%ers we are finding some snakes with markers and some with none. The same can be said for our hets as well. As a matter of fact I have had 2 clutches of hets (pied X poss het) with no markers at all. I did prove out one poss het so far this year and she did have a marker. It'll be a few years before I can prove whether or not all our poss het markers are actual hets.

Hope this helped.

Mark

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Those arent the markers anyway that people talk about anyway