Color variations in H triedrus

Nicke · #1 07-23-2008, 10:51 AM

When my H triedrus eggs started to hatch a few weeks back I noticed that a few of them had a distinctly more "reddish" color than the others which reminded me more of the parents in regard to pattern and coloration.

I just didn´t think of it any more until a few days ago when it struck me that it just may be some form of hypomelanism. Has anyone ever heard of it in H triedrus? Any ideas or input anyone?

Below are some pictures of the youngsters of different coloration.

This first one is of the more reddish phase:

And the second one, normal color:

RFB2 · #2 07-23-2008, 12:15 PM

I have h.tridrus and I have notice slight differences in colors. I have 2 pair and several hatchlings. Each one has different combination of markings and color variations. I'll try to post some pics tonight. One of my hatchlings has the start of a stripe going down his neck which I find very interesting.

I have seen advertisements for hypo morphs that look a lot like my female when she is about a week away from shedding. I don't know personally if anyone has actually produced a true Hypo. Like you though, I am very curious in finding out.

Rob

PassPort · #3 07-23-2008, 06:30 PM

the hypos are true hypos, pale ghostly colors at all times. My friend has some, maybe he'll post some pics

RFB2 · #4 07-23-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyrumble55

the hypos are true hypos, pale ghostly colors at all times. My friend has some, maybe he'll post some pics

That would be pretty cool. The ones I have seen represented as hypos are not all that convincing.

Rob

Nicke · #5 08-06-2008, 01:56 AM

Thanks a lot guys, it´s appreciated.

Sorry for the late reply, I´ve been on vacation and hasn´t had access to a computer as regularly as I use to have.

Passport: If you get pictures, please post them. It would be fun to see what real hypos look like.

Still I think I will hold on to one or two of the reddish ones just to see what will come out of it if I keep breeding that trait.

PassPort · #6 08-11-2008, 01:04 PM

"This guy is always this color sometimes even lighter." emailed to me by friend. These are legit hypos.

RFB2 · #7 08-11-2008, 04:35 PM

Very nice. Thanks for posting them.

Rob

PassPort · #8 08-11-2008, 07:55 PM

pretty cool, huh? I'm hoping to obtain a pair from my friend.