Don Hamper from Ohio had them way back when, but it wasnt until the late 90's other gene pools came into play. There are many now and a lot of them from Fl. You shouldnt have to pay more than $150 for hatchlings now days at the bigger Expos. The new gene pool wont mean much to the price until you can show c.b adults that keep the yellow color. That would bring more bucks with that species. The new blood was badly needed at the time they came to be as most were related many times over and were very poor. You never see to many adults for sale. Not sure why? Undoubtably one of the best looking aqu.albino turtles if you get the good ones. Many dont look so good as juvies or adults. I like the dark yellow ones that match my albino Bullfrogs. VM