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Component genes
This morph's genetics are pending breeder review and may be refined.
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.
Hypo
Recessive(Evans/Dutch Hypo) — Hypo is a recessive, true hypomelanistic mutation that reduces rather than eliminates melanin. Dorsal blotches come out brighter and more saturated — often orange instead of brown — while the dark eyes are retained.
Arctic x2
Incomplete DominantSuperarctic is the two-copy (super) form of the Arctic gene — not a separate gene. It produces a stronger, more dramatic expression of the Arctic look: brighter, cleaner, often with very strong black-and-white contrast. It occurs when a hognose inherits Arctic from both parents.
What makes a Graphite
- Two copies of Caramel — recessive, so it only shows when paired up.
- Two copies of Hypo — recessive, so it only shows when paired up.
- Two copies of Arctic — the 'Superarctic' super form.
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 Frosted family
The same base with its Arctic and Anaconda modifier variants.
Frosted
FrostedFrappuccino
FrostedFrosted Arctic
FrostedFrosted Arctic Anaconda
FrostedFrosted Superconda
FrostedBlue Steel
FrostedFrosted Arctic Superconda
FrostedFrosted Superarctic Superconda
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