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Here's one for the yellow belly pros. Give me your insight.

rujonesin Jun 28, 2005 11:50 AM

This is an import baby from this year. From what I can tell he has the traditional markings of a yellow belly. I have had a couple people check it out and they think it could be one so let me know what you think. Here are some photos.

This shows some of the blushing on his back and a couple flames.

Faded head spot

More flames

marbling on the belly

another belly shot and head shot

Please give me your thoughts.
Mike
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Replies (3)

Medusah Jun 28, 2005 11:54 AM

YB's have so much variation! At a first glance, I'd say yes BUT until proven, I don't think any offspring should be labelled Yellow Bellys until the white snake is produced!

Looks promising
Good Luck

rujonesin Jun 28, 2005 11:57 AM

I'm not planning on trying to sell him. I will breed him to 1-2 normal females when he's ready and see what comes out. Most likely will keep all the females from that too just to prove it out.
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Joe Compel Jun 28, 2005 12:58 PM

but I don't think it is a yellow belly. It is cool looking though. I would breed him to a female or two just to see what pops out. At this point in the game anything even slightly unusual is worth breeding.
Like someone mentioned, YB's do have a lot of variation but compared to one I have and the others I have seen, it doesn't look like a YB to me.

Good luck.
Joe
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