Pied Markers

[Brimstone111888]

I've seen many threads like "OMG look at that belly and those markers", but no one ever explains what these "markers" are. I know markers are not 100% correct so stay away from that argument.

I would just like to know what these markers are even if pictures are available it would help.

Thank you.

[Freakie_frog]

Check this out.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...t+pied+markers

[Brimstone111888]

Awesome great link. This is overall what I was looking for.

"The "marker traits" are a clean belly with a thick, dark border on both sides."

Knowing that and what they look like I believe less in these markers. Thanks Ed.

[Freakie_frog]

No prob. I only have a couple of het pieds one has the marks one don't so I'm not sure where to stand on the issue

[Brimstone111888]

Looking at my normal, he has markings too. I'll never try to prove him out though.

I am kind of in line with what Adam was saying, that the markings are more of just random patterning.

[Freakie_frog]

some people are hard core believers but the fact that proven non hets have the markers tells you its unreliable

[West Coast Jungle]

I wouldn't live or die by the markers but if I was looking at possible het pieds I would prefer to pick one with the marker. But like many have said they don't all have markers and some do that aren't het pied.

[MarkS]

Interestingly. Last year I bred my Het Pied male (which does NOT have the markers) to a normal female (which also did NOT have the markers) And I ended up with 50% possible het babies where some of them DID have the markers. So, it's kind of odd the way it works, its not a sure fire thing, but it can't be completely dismissed either.

Mark

[LadyOhh]

I have Het Pieds that have the markers, and some that don't.

It's kinda luck of the draw?

[lillyorchid]

Both of my male het's have the markers, while my female does not.