Chondro transition

Had some time today - pouring down rain, to post the dramatic color change my little girl has gone through.

She was born 6/26/07 and I got her in April 2008.

Here she is shortly after arrival:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...8/IMG_0246.jpg
Here she is around October/November 2008:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...8/IMG_0601.jpg

and here she is now:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...8/IMG_1164.jpg

Now that is a nice GTP! :gj: Is it a Jayapura?

beautiful, I never knew they went through color changes like that.

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Originally Posted by Michelle.C

Now that is a nice GTP! :gj: Is it a Jayapura?

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Unknown - it's a GM mite phase cross from Signal Herp

Very nice!

Amazing!:O: gj:

Aren't they just so captivating? Ive had mine only a week and a want another one. They have so much personality and how could anyone not love their dramatic color changes. Beautiful snake you got there!!

great animal!!

Wow, that is an amazing transition. Beautiful!

beautiful!!! I hope some black scales start showing up for you:gj:

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Originally Posted by juddb

beautiful!!! I hope some black scales start showing up for you:gj:

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you and me both!

Ok, I know NOTHING when it comes to Chondros so I have to ask.... why do we hope that black scales show up? (sorry if this is a stupid question, but dang if I just have to ask anyway :oops: )

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Ok, I know NOTHING when it comes to Chondros so I have to ask.... why do we hope that black scales show up? (sorry if this is a stupid question, but dang if I just have to ask anyway :oops: )

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It's from a mite phase pairing. The parents had black dots, so he's hoping for the mite/black to show up on this guy.

Wow, that is a quick color change. She is gorgeous!!

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Ok, I know NOTHING when it comes to Chondros so I have to ask.... why do we hope that black scales show up? (sorry if this is a stupid question, but dang if I just have to ask anyway :oops: )

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its also one of the most sought after color form for adults.

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Originally Posted by DavidG

It's from a mite phase pairing. The parents had black dots, so he's hoping for the mite/black to show up on this guy.

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Ahhhh! Thank you for explaining. So since both parents had the black dots, then what is the percent chance of it showing up in the offsping. (since obviously it's not 100% if you your hoping and not sure)

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Originally Posted by Lucas339

its also one of the most sought after color form for adults.

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Well then I hope you see some of those black dots soon! You'll have to post again in they show up. :yes:

The odds are good. Many people prefer red over yellow babies in high end chondros, because they believe the red is due to more pigment which should yield a higher chance of getting a baby like the adults. However, there have been some very amazing yellow babies! In some clutches you will have AMAZING babies, and some of the siblings will be nothing special (besides as special as a green tree is :D )I don't think I can relate it to any other snake. Maybe Brandon will chime in and help clear up my mess of run on.

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Originally Posted by DavidG

The odds are good. Many people prefer red over yellow babies in high end chondros, because they believe the red is due to more pigment which should yield a higher chance of getting a baby like the adults. However, there have been some very amazing yellow babies! In some clutches you will have AMAZING babies, and some of the siblings will be nothing special (besides as special as a green tree is :D )I don't think I can relate it to any other snake. Maybe Brandon will chime in and help clear up my mess of run on.

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I think you've done well explaining to me. I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by DavidG

The odds are good. Many people prefer red over yellow babies in high end chondros, because they believe the red is due to more pigment which should yield a higher chance of getting a baby like the adults. However, there have been some very amazing yellow babies! In some clutches you will have AMAZING babies, and some of the siblings will be nothing special (besides as special as a green tree is :D )I don't think I can relate it to any other snake. Maybe Brandon will chime in and help clear up my mess of run on.

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Yes and no. In blue and melanistic bloodlines people tend to choose red babies because up til now, I think 99% of blue and melanistic animals have been red babies. With most HY animals, babies are more often yellow. Some bloodlines are known for their yellow neos and are often 2x the amount of reds. It all boils down to genetics.