Can someone explain to me het pied that look pied? Is there a way to tell if one of these is het or visual?
02-29-2020, 08:28 AM
Lord Sorril
Re: Visual Het pieds
I think you may be referring to a Ringer which has an orange/white ring/marking around section(s) of the body--often near the tail (see orange section pictured). This marking can be *indicative* of being Het Pied--However, an indicator is not a guarantee and there are other genes which can also create ringers.
A snake that is visual pied (HO instead of Het) will usually be much more obvious. However, I have seen a pied ball python with no white or ringers--so each will have to evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
As for black 'train track' marks pictured below are also suggestive of being Het Pied. But, definitely just a clue, not a guarantee. Train track markings do not have to be present in Het or Visual pieds, but, sometimes they are. Orange Dream (not Pied) pictured for example.
Both linked are Het Pied. You are seeing the Pied gene interact with the Champagne gene.
CV Exotics is a reputable breeder---you can trust that they are giving you the right info. :)
03-01-2020, 05:28 PM
Mikeshrews1
Re: Visual Het pieds
I don’t doubt they can be trusted. I’m more interested in if someone were to hatch these, how could they tell wether they were het pied or pied?
03-01-2020, 06:07 PM
Lord Sorril
Re: Visual Het pieds
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Originally Posted by Mikeshrews1
I don’t doubt they can be trusted. I’m more interested in if someone were to hatch these, how could they tell wether they were het pied or pied?
I'm told that a Champagne Pied is an all white snake and since there are easier ways to make all white snakes without using a homozygous recessive + a co-dominant gene...they are uncommon. :)
