A Lesson in Basic Genetics

[Bill Buchman]

Hey Judy:

My question has to do with something I noticed in Barker and Barker on page 63. They show a photo of a BP with an 'S' in the pattern and note that some consider it a genetic marker. Is there anything to this?

Norm Grant:

Most refer to that "S" as a "hook". A significant number of morphs have them, and therefore, they are considered by many ONE of the markers to signal a snake could be genetic. Hope this helps.