Hyper-Melanistics - PIC

This is what I would call a "Hyper-melanistic" - a leo which is predominately black. The goal a lot of us are working for is a solid black leo. I'm not sure how easy that's going to be, since some think that a lot of the Hyper-melanism is produced by lower temperatures. I tend to disagree in principle, but acknowledge that producing a good, dark hyper-mel male is extremely difficult, given that they are produced by higher temps ( which often produce brighter animals).

My goal this year will be to try and produce a dark hyper-mel male that can continue this project a little further.

Just thought I would share.

Very cool!!! sounds like fun. I really think the mac snows are going to help us in the search for an all black leo. Only time will tell and best wishes with your project.

Very cool! I have several that are just black and tan, no real color, i was going to sell them, hmmmmm you have me thinking now!

Hmm, I guess I may have to change Freckles' name to hyper-melanistic. She is at least that dark. Perhaps I should sell her for the project?

All I know is if you guys can produce all black leos, I want one, lol. I always liked solid black or solid white animals.

Snow Balls, Blizzard Corns, Mexican Black Milksnakes, Brazilian Black Tarantula, etc, etc, etc .

Very cool project Monte!

Since no one else has mentioned it... I guess I will. Monte's orinional post is now over 3 years old. I do not believe that he is any longer persueing this project. He has since moved to working with mostly Rhacs.

Originally Posted by Jeremy Letkey

Since no one else has mentioned it... I guess I will. Monte's orinional post is now over 3 years old. I do not believe that he is any longer persueing this project. He has since moved to working with mostly Rhacs.

I really have to start looking at the dates

Me too and I should know this because I bought Monte's last gecko when he sold them all.

LoL... yeah!! "Mental note to self, check dates"