Hello everyone! I just had my second ever ball python clutch hatch a few weeks ago, and the last of them just shed out this morning, so I figure it's time to start worrying about identifying the genetics and picking holdbacks. The genetics involved are pretty simple (enchi/cinnamon male to pastel female), but surprisingly, I'm a bit confused about some of the hatchlings, so I thought I'd ask you guys for help.
1
https://ibb.co/cD4k8rB
2
https://ibb.co/thgJCB9
3
https://ibb.co/h2Gjdmj
4
https://ibb.co/RHY23cS
5
https://ibb.co/2jPrG95
I'm pretty sure hatchlings 1 and 3 are enchi. Which means hatchlings 2 and 4 should be cinnamon, because they are clearly not pastel or enchi, and enchi/cinnamon is supposed to be an allelic combination, so they shouldn't benormal either. And that's where my confusion begins. They don't look like cinnamons to me. Could it be that my male was never a cinnamon in the first place, but rather another dark gene?
As for baby number 5, I'm thinking pewter, although the pattern seems busier and the yellow brighter than other pewters I've seen. Then again, it could be just that mine still has its bright hatchling colors, and it'll wash out with age.
At any rate, any input would be highly appreciated! Take care everyone.
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