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Component genes
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The genetics
Sable
Sable is a recessive mutation that increases melanin production, producing a darker, richer brown snake than normal. It's often bred into lighter morphs like Albino specifically to deepen contrast. They typically have 2 clear scales under their chin, creating a heart shape.
Frost
Recessive — an animal must inherit two copies for it to show visually. A single copy is a hidden 'het' carrier.
This gene is currently under review by the hognose community.
Arctic x2
Superarctic 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 Permafrost Superarctic
- Two copies of Sable — recessive, so it only shows when paired up.
- Two copies of Frost — 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.
More in the Permafrost family
The same base with its Arctic and Anaconda modifier variants.
Permafrost
PermafrostPermafrost Anaconda
PermafrostPermafrost Arctic
PermafrostPermafrost Arctic Anaconda
PermafrostPermafrost Superconda
PermafrostPermafrost Arctic Superconda
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