Lookie what I got!!!

[MrBrightside]

Nice pickup! I actually thought about buying that one myself (wife had other ideas).
I love the tipping.

[xcjumper]

OH I'm glad you passed him up MrB! I got there just after 10. You must've been the first one in the door, lol! What did you pickup?

[BigLou3]

You are mistaken. I'm not sure of the snake's lineage, but the original Highlighter was a pure jungle male who belonged to Andrew Hare. Definitely no diamond in him.

You are right, I did give wrong information. Andrew Hare was responsible for the original highlighter line. However it was never proven to be a "pure" jungle and there is still a possibility of some diamond influence.


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[DennisM]

You are right, I did give wrong information. Andrew Hare was responsible for the original highlighter line. However it was never proven to be a "pure" jungle and there is still a possibility of some diamond influence.


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Well, virtually no morelia in U.S. Collections can be proven to be pure anything. However, Highlighter showed no signs of Diamond influence. The snake had almost no tipping and it's bands were nearly completely unbroken. These are the first two things I would look at if looking for diamond influence.

[BigLou3]

I'm not going to get into an Internet feud with you based on information that cannot be substantiated by either of us. I've been told differently however it's really not important. The OP has a beautiful carpet that anyone could be proud of.


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[DennisM]

And just to be clear, I have no issue with anyone who has crossed the highlighter, or any other line, with other ssp. That's their business not mine and I'm sure they have had some fabulous results. I've got some pretty nice 75% DxJ descended from the original python Pete lines that were kept "pure" and I couldn't be happier with them. I also have 2.2 Highlighter offspring all of which have minimal tipping and nothing resembling Rosettas or broken banding. I as confident as one can be that Highlighter himself was diamond free.

[DennisM]

I'm not going to get into an Internet feud with you based on information that cannot be substantiated by either of us. I've been told differently however it's really not important. The OP has a beautiful carpet that anyone could be proud of.


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agreed, forum feuding is not my thing either. I'm simply presenting the info I have. The snakes lineage can't be proven

[xcjumper]

Sorry guys I didn't mean to start a disagreement. I have no idea re: lineage. I didn't buy him for that reason. I just thought he would be a nice addition to my collection as I think he's stunning with a great temperament. I could not get all the information I wanted from the guy that had him as he was not the breeder. I will attempt to contact him and ask for the breeders contact info and try to find out the lineage...for curiosity sake. I have no intention on breeding him to my pure Coastal so there's no worries there

[DennisM]

Sorry guys I didn't mean to start a disagreement. I have no idea re: lineage. I didn't buy him for that reason. I just thought he would be a nice addition to my collection as I think he's stunning with a great temperament. I could not get all the information I wanted from the guy that had him as he was not the breeder. I will attempt to contact him and ask for the breeders contact info and try to find out the lineage...for curiosity sake. I have no intention on breeding him to my pure Coastal so there's no worries there

no apologies necessary, a couple of us had differing info and posted what we "know"/believe. that's what the forum is for. the origination of the line has been clarified (from a human standpoint) and all agree it's impossible to say with certainty what Highlighter's genetic background is.

you bought the snake because you liked it, which is the best reason to do so.

[BigLou3]

No hurt feelings here. We are all here to learn, enjoy, and share our babies. I don't think any one wants to get caught up in drama. As long as your happy with him that's the important thing. It sounds like you got a great carpet there. Which isn't hard since personally I think they are all awesome lol. There's so much information and miss information floating around on the internet it's hard to know anything for sure.


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