After a bit of searching, I found the gecko in question. He is on Tremper's giants page and is listed as a "multi-het jungle phase super giant". Tremper actually says that it
carries the genes for 16 different traits - he makes no claim that it is het for 16
recessive traits - for example he says it is a super giant (GG - not het), but I am sure he is counting that as one of the 16. If the traits don't have to be recessive, the claim may be more realistic. He can include dominant, co-dominant and polygenic traits. Still, I agree that 16 is alot, especially when it is only showing giant and maybe some jungle. Even RAPTORs have... what 6-7 traits?
I definately agree that we should be cautious of claims concerning new morphs or "amazing hets" - from anyone - without data to back those claims. At this time, I am inclined to let other (more experienced than me) breeders play around with the new morphs and establish the genetics behind something new before I'll blindly accept claims concerning the genetics. Although I still want an APTOR regardless of what the deal is with the new "patternless" gene just because I like them. I also think that "multi-het" gecko could be pretty fun to work with - could be lots of very pleasant surprises in the offspring. I certainly hope so for the sake of the person that spent $500 on him!!
Just my thoughts on the matter.
Nancy