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The genetics
Caramel
RecessiveCaramel is a recessive mutation that shifts pigment toward a warm brown/caramel tone rather than removing it outright. It softens the contrast between the dorsal blotches and the ground color.
Arctic
Incomplete DominantArctic is an incomplete-dominant gene that tends to brighten, clean up, and cool the overall appearance of a Western Hognose. Arctic animals often show a lighter base color, sharper contrast, cleaner pattern, brighter coloration, white outlines around pattern elements, and speckling/flecking compared to non-Arctic animals.
Anaconda x2
Incomplete DominantSuperconda is the two-copy (super) form of the Anaconda gene — not a separate gene. It produces an extreme reduction in pattern on the body, often resulting in a nearly patternless or greatly simplified appearance. The head stamp remains. It occurs when a hognose inherits Anaconda from both parents.
What makes a Caramel Arctic Superconda
- Two copies of Caramel — recessive, so it only shows when paired up.
- Two copies of Anaconda — the 'Superconda' super form.
- One copy of Arctic — the single-gene Arctic form (incomplete dominant).
This describes the genetics of the animal itself — not the odds from a pairing. Outcome odds are the Genetics Calculator's job (coming soon).
More in the Caramel family
The same base with its Arctic and Anaconda modifier variants.
Caramel
CaramelCaramel Anaconda
CaramelCaramel Arctic Anaconda
CaramelCaramel Superconda
CaramelNemesis
CaramelCaramel Superarctic Superconda
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