While I suspect it is a release - what I would do is pair it with a locality mate its first season.

In fact, if you have a locality mate, you could do that this season.

Then test the gene w/ pet trade amel the next season. That way if it turns out to be a different amel gene, you have a clutch of hets that are a year closer to producing locality amels, and potentially mate a son to the mother the season after you test.
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3.6 L. getula californiae - 5 eggs (Cal. King)
1.1 L. getula nigrita (MBK)
1.0 Pantherophis guttatus guttatus (Corn)
1.0 Boa constrictor constrictor (suriname, fostering/rescue)
3.3 Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (Cal. Alligator Lizard)