Reduced Pattern

[colemaj]

Does this guy look reduced to you?




I was told he was by the previous owner, and It sure seems like it. I just thought I'd check to see what you guys think. LMK!

[boost3d05]

yep, i would agree...reduced pattern

[colemaj]

Awesome, It'll be interesting to see how it breeds out, I've got a larger female on the way too.

[johnabrams82]

yeah looks reduced to me too.

[littleindiangirl]

Are you asking if it's a genetic reduced? If you are, I'd have to say no just from the hunter's guide.
But he does look like a nice reduced pattern with no obvious alien heads. I wouldn't call it a genetic attribute as described in the Hunter's guide.

[littleindiangirl]

I forgot the link
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=62701

[rabernet]

Yup he's a nice reduced pattern! My favorites!

[colemaj]

So, it's most likely not able to be bred down? I'm not terribly concerned. I love the way he looks.... or is it just that it wouldn't be proven?

[littleindiangirl]

So, it's most likely not able to be bred down? I'm not terribly concerned. I love the way he looks.... or is it just that it wouldn't be proven?

Prove it out!

[Rapture]

I've heard of reduced patterns that have proven both recessive and dominant... sounds like a fun project and good luck!