Every gene on Breeders Direct — what it is, how it is inherited, and which species carry it
Reduced dorsal scalation (smoother texture)
Leatherback × Leatherback produces Silkback, which is scaleless and carries welfare problems including shedding difficulty, skin damage and heat sensitivity.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Dark enhancing pattern mutation
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Member of the BEL complex; similar to Butter
BEL complex allele interactions can produce leucistics
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Produces lots of white/cream coloration. Hatchlings often have white tails, white lower lateral scales; as they age, more white spreads.
Lilly White × Lilly White is not a viable pairing — the homozygous form dies in the egg. Pair Lilly White to a normal.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Extended fin rays; fins appear longer and flowing.
Dominant: Single gene sufficient to express
Darkens pattern, good for darker combos.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Shiny, reflective scales giving iridescence
Dominant: Single gene sufficient to express
Dark brown and rich earthy tones.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Member of the BEL complex; produces BEL in supers or with compatible alleles
BEL complex allele interactions can produce leucistics
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Bright orange/caramel tones, similar in look to Ultramel.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
High-intensity pattern mutation causing chaotic pattern
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Patchwork multi-color pattern
Polygenic: Determined by multiple genes
Elongated dorsal markings; belly pattern reduced
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Subtle gene on its own; important in Mystic Potion combo.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Head growth (wen) development
Polygenic: Determined by multiple genes
Orange is a color trait—a visible characteristic (phenotype) based on pigmentation, such as feather color, scale color, or fur.
Line bred colour trait: A line-bred color trait refers to a specific color characteristic in animals that is maintained or intensified through line breeding.
Enhances orange tones and cleans pattern
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Incomplete Dominant
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Not written up yet.
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
An unexpected mix of two different color morphs appearing randomly in blotches.
Unknown: This gene type is typically not reproducible.
Enhances yellows and pattern contrast
Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.
Solid color, no contrasting pattern (spots, stripes, etc.). May have color variations but no distinct pattern.
Line bred colour trait: A line-bred color trait refers to a specific color characteristic in animals that is maintained or intensified through line breeding.
A hypomelanistic variant that results in a faded, grayish, or pastel look.
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Large patches of white on the body due to lack of pigmentation in specific areas
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
