Napalm -- 2nd Gene Discovered???

I have suspected that the Napalm founding male carries a second gene. It may have shown itself. :)

"Quick and dirty" :oops: pics are hatchlings from a 2 egg clutch fresh from egg. Breeding was Napalm x CH dinker girl. The mom is different looking -- but not extreme or a whacked-out Granite-type animal.

Below are 1.1 -- the male looks to be a Napalm Granite for lack of any better working name. :) The girl seems to be a Napalm that has adopted mom's pattern and neck fork.

Interesting to see the boy age/color-up. Needless to say I hope to grow him up quick and pair him with some ladies in hopes of figuring out... WHAT HIS DEAL IS!!!! :confused::gj::rolleye2::banana:


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Wow Bill! What an exciting project you have on your hands!!!!

Wowa Bill! That granite looking guy is killer!! :O Do you have pics of mom on hand?

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

Wowa Bill! That granite looking guy is killer!! :O Do you have pics of mom on hand?

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Mom :D


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Originally Posted by Bill Buchman

Mom :D

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Wowsers...so her bred to a napalm resulted in that wild granite looking fella?

What were the final results of the clutch, or did I miss that?

Wow...that napalm granite is off the charts Bill...huge congrats! :bow:

amazing!

Justin

That guy is hot, fill me in on the napalm?
Congrats Bill, looks like you have a real exciting season going:gj:

You definitely got something hot there Bill, congratulations on an exciting project.

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

Wowsers...so her bred to a napalm resulted in that wild granite looking fella?

What were the final results of the clutch, or did I miss that?

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Mom was a first time breeder (3-4 years old I would guess) and laid 3 eggs and 4 slugs. These were the 2 survivors and are 100% perfect.

The 3rd egg was kinked severely mid-body and had no eyes and a tweaked mouth. He is no longer with us. She was Napalm Granite in color and pattern --although not as extreme as the male.

I hatched 3 random SEVERE :( kinkers last season -- each in a different clutch. This girl was my fourth. I know it just happens sometimes, but I feel so bad for them.