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Are they a genetic mutation? Do they have a super form? Just looking to see if they are a good future investment.

Thanks,
Louie

This is a good question, but I doubt you'll get any good answers. People seem to avoid this question.

Good luck.

Chris
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The genetics of Harlequins have yet to be determined - there are people working with them but as far as I know they haven't been proven.
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Tosha

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...a co-dom pattern mutation ... however the genetics are not yet fully understood (like many unproven morphs). The main problem is arriving at a defination of what a Harlequin is .... most snakes defined as Harlequins have a zig-zag side tail pattern, good blushing and floating alien heads ... so far there have been several morphs bred with so-called Harlequin type animals which have displayed the Harlequin pattern in their offspring ...these include Striped Mojave - Harlequins (two seperate breeders I know of), Yellow Bellies and Pastels so there is something going on ... Of course with many breeders not wanting to let out what their abbarrant females look like when they produce unsual patterned morphs .... you can only guess or try your luck ...

Young typical Harlequin type male

Adult Harlequin

cheers, John
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