Stripe
Type: Dominant
Issues: N/A
First Produced In: Unknown
Availability: Rarest
Last Updated: 2021-12-07
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About
Stripe is a dominant mutation. The Stripe gene seems to express itself very differently based on the % of Rufescens blood present. All striped sand boa are part Rufescens.[1]
History
No history yet
Appearance
Head
The head of the Stripe sand boa can vary from the usual mask markings of a Normal sand boa to being near completely covered in dark colouration.
Body
The body of the Stripe sand boa is completely covered in dark brown/black colouration, made up of the splotches spreading throughout the body, bar the dorsal and random spotting down the sides which retains the colouration of a Normal sand boa.
Some non-striped animals from Stripe/Rufescens pairing exhibit an appearance called “Tiger.” This is an animal with greatly reduced orange, arranged in “tiger stripes.” [2]
Tail
The tail of the Stripe sand boa follows the same patterning as the rest of the body.
Controversy
Some breeders have brought up the possibility that the stripe gene is not really a single gene dominant trait, but rather polygenic. [3]
Proven Lines
No known proven lines
Related Traits
No known related traits
Combos
Paradox Albino Stripe Sand Boa by Miller's Exotics
2019 Paradox Albino Stripe Male #1 Sand Boa by Midwest Reptiles
Paradox Albino Stripe Sand Boa by Miller's Exotics
Paradox Albino Stripe 66% Ph Anery Sand Boa by West Ridge Reptiles
Paradox Albino Stripe 66% Ph Anery Sand Boa by West Ridge Reptiles
Granite Flame Stripe Sand Boa by Hognose.UK
