Bloodred Corns?

Here's an interesting one for everybody.

My first cornsnake clutch is hatching and I'm getting some unexpected results. I bred an Amel Stripe to an Amel Bloodred. I was expecting a clutch of Amels that are het for stripe and het for bloodred.

So far, in addition to these expected results, two normal Bloodreds have hatched. Anybody have any ideas?

Thanks,

Are you sure the female didn't retain sperm from the previous year?

Absolutely sure. This was her first year breeding and she was only bred to the Amel Bloodred. I'm at a loss on this one.

Good pics of the parents?

D80

I have an idea that I would like to have the bloodred offspring.

Originally Posted by Drizzt80

Good pics of the parents?

D80

The parents are both typical examples of their respective morphs. The bottom line is that they are both definitely Amel. I cannot account for these normal bloodreds in the clutch. All of the eggs have now pipped and it looks like there will be a total of three of the normal Bloodreds.

I'll try and post some pictures of the parents soon.

Thanks,

Originally Posted by rad2217

I have an idea that I would like to have the bloodred offspring.

Joe,
I'm sure that we can work something out.

Just drop me a line.

Thanks,

Well Mike I am hoping I pop out some amel bloodreds from the bloodreds I get from you! Just kidding. I have to say those guys are becoming my favorites....... You must have handled those guys daily as they are the sweetest tempered bloodreds I have ever seen.

So much for following the rules. I had a Motley to Motley pairing last year that produced one with belly checkers like a normal. Go figure.

Originally Posted by DAND

So much for following the rules. I had a Motley to Motley pairing last year that produced one with belly checkers like a normal. Go figure.

Its funny you say that because I have some hatchlings from an amel x stripe het anery that have very reduced belly checkering but no stripes..... some even have a slight hypo look to them....