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The genetics
Sable
RecessiveSable 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.
Pink Pastel Albino
RecessivePink Pastel Albino is a recessive, tyrosinase-positive (T+) form of albino, distinct from Lavender, producing a pink-to-red toned snake.
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 Sunset Superarctic
- Two copies of Sable — recessive, so it only shows when paired up.
- Two copies of Pink Pastel Albino — 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 Sunset family
The same base with its Arctic and Anaconda modifier variants.
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