Acid
Co-DominantHigh-contrast black speckling 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.
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High-contrast black speckling 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.
Solid black coat from non-agouti allele
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Tyrosinase-negative albino; lack of melanin
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Not written up yet.
Unknown: This gene type is typically not reproducible.
Absence of melanin leading to bright reds/oranges
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Characterized by a bold, high-contrast pattern with large, interconnected blotches
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.
Anerythristic, or Anery, is a color mutation in reptiles that results in a lack of red or orange pigmentation.
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Brightens colors and sharpens contrast, often lightens background.
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.
Yellow Belly complex allele; combos create Freeway with YB
Yellow Belly complex allele interactions (Freeway/Highway 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.
Reduced/absent yellow pigment (grayscale appearance)
Axanthic lines are generally incompatible across lines
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
BEL-complex-like allele with distinctive pattern
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.
Yellow and lavender body coloration, often develops brown freckles as it ages
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.
Two different shades of the same color: often head & dorsum (top) one shade; body & legs another.
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.
Darkening gene; similar to Cinnamon
Super Black Pastel may have kink/fertility concerns
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.
Extremely dark pigmentation, reduces pattern in some 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.
Reduces pattern; cleaner look in 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.
Reduced melanin in the body, but normal eye color. Lighter body coloration. Recessive
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Blue 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.
Not written up yet.
Polygenic: Determined by multiple genes
Broken or disrupted stripes/bands (vs clean Tiger stripes); more scattered 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.
Member of the BEL complex; similar to Lesser
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.
White sides develop into high-white patches with age.
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.
Albinism-like recessive similar to Toffee
Recessive: Requires two copies to express
Subtle brown tone differences; perhaps reduced orange / yellow in pattern; sometimes noticeable white on tail at hatch; affects coloration and pattern intensity.
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.