Add anerythristic A to the ultramel gene and here is the result. I only have neonate pictures of these because they are so relatively new. There seems to be both light and dark ones. The main visual difference is in the eyes. Blue iris with a dark ruby pupil.
One of the newest morphs of corn snake in the industry and the first that is co-dominant with albino (amel). If you have any questions about this exciting new corn, feel free to write or call.
Most of these are the result of breeding ultramels with some albino morph or one het for albino. The result is the same visually. Of course, they'll vary in color slightly from one specimen to another, but all have the same general appearance and the same homozygous genetics.
All are het for one thing or another and the ones advertised here will be het for at least anerythristic A.
Corn snakes make beautiful, docile pets, and are an ideal first reptile purchase. Most of our common corns are heterozygous for one or more recessive traits, so you may be in for a pleasant surprise if you breed them with other colors or patterns. If we showed you images of 100 common corn snakes, no two would be alike. They are highly variable in color and pattern.
The amber corns is the hypomelanistic form of the caramel gene. Most of mine look similar to a butter corn, but with dark eyes. *** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
Amelanistic corn snakes, also called red albinos, are beautiful snakes that lack the black pigments of a normal corn snake. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Anerythristic corn snakes lack the red pigment of the common variety, leaving a mostly black, gray, and white snake. These are the 'A' type anerythristics, which have some yellow pigmentation.*** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Like snow corns, but most will mature to have no yellow pigment. *** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
The combination of the anerythristic "A" and bloodred recessive genes results in this beautiful corn. Unlike the pewters, all the males in this bloodline develop an "overspray" affect of coral or pink throughout most of the dorsal and lateral markings. Some of the females do also. There are trace amounts of yellow on the throats of most adults too.
Probably one of the most beautiful corn snakes there is. Fully mature specimens are virtually one color. RED! This is as close to the namesake as one can get. You have to see them in person to believe how bright they are. *** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
This is a bloodred corn that appears to have been outcrossed with an upper keys corns. The overall coloration is influenced by the typical gold hues of the keys corns. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Adults are a stunning red with mostly bright red and white undersides. The markings usually fade and in some cases are nearly impossible to see in mature individuals. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Adults are a stunning red with mostly bright red and white undersides. The markings usually fade and in some cases are nearly impossible to see in mature individuals. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Just when you thought we couldn't improve the bloodred corn, along comes the pewter. This is the combination of the charcoal (anerythristic "B") with the bloodred corn gene.*** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
Beautiful albino corns that lack the red color pigment. This is the double recessive of the caramel and amelanistic corn snake. Some have no white around the markings as a result of the amelanistic with the hypomelanistic caramel influence. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Red or orange markings on a white background. The white background turns slightly orange in some individuals at maturity. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
The caramel corn is another simple recessive gene that results in snakes mostly devoid of reds. They have an overall yellow or gold appearance and retain the blacks. The caramel is the foundation morph necessary for making amber and butter corns. Like the other corns, they are as gentle as they are attractive. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
The combination of hypomelanistic and charcoal gives us the counterpart of the ghost. This snake is sometimes called charcoal ghost or phantom. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
These Anerythristic type 'B' snakes are lacking the yellow color pigment usually found in all corn snakes. This morph is the starter for blizzard corns. *** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
"Soft" orange markings on a yellow or light orange background.
NOTE: Since creamsicle is not a recessive trait, we refer to hets being carriers of the amel gene. Those hets will produce animals that resemble the creamsicle model shown here when paired with corns with the same genetics.
*** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Here's another spin on the creamsicle theme. Colorful two tone orange on orange or orange on yellow with the wide white margins you get on most reverse Okeetees. Limited quantities of these will be available this season.*** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
NOTE: Since creamsicle is not a recessive trait, we refer to hets being carriers of the amel gene. Those hets will produce animals that resemble the creamsicle model shown here when paired with corns with the same genetics.
The crimson is a beautiful red hypomelanistic corn. Many of ours are boldly banded and their colors are getting better with every generation. The babies this year are lighter and brighter than any we've produced. If you're looking for a corn to reduce melanin in your existing projects, this is the one for you. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Ghostly pale anerythristic looking corn, a combination of hypomelanism and anerythrism type "A".*** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
These corns have almost no black pigment. The only black on most individuals is restricted to their bellies and sometimes hard to see.
*** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
Rich red or orange on silver, tan, or gray background.*** 2008 HATCHLINGS are sold out as of September 5th. Now taking deposits for 2009 Miami phase corns.***
We have worked for years to perfect the banding on some of our motleys. This is the first color phase we have been successful with, but more will surely come. We think this is the most exciting new motley to appear in a long time.*** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
The motley pattern seems to intensify the yellow in this morph. Except for the striped butters, these have the richest yellows found in corns. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
These animals have a recessive trait that causes a mostly patternless underside. The dorsal markings are somewhat connected with lines forming on parts off the back. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
If you're impressed with the colors of the sunglow corn, be prepared for this one. Sun motleys are the most intensely colored corns we produce. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
If you're impressed with the colors of the sunglow corn, be prepared for this one. Sun motleys are the most intensely colored corns we produce.*** 2008 HATCHLINGS are sold out as of November 5th. Now taking deposits for 2009 hatchlings.***
This has to be the most beautiful of the naturally occuring corn snake morphs. Through the selective breeding for widest black borders and richest, clean colors, the Abbott's is the most striking variation of the Okeetee line.
This is the amelanistic version of the beautiful Okeetee phase corn snake. Their striking features are the intense and contrasting colors and broad white margins around the markings. THIS IS NOT A HYBRID. Our lines of reverse Okeetees are PURE corns. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
These snakes combine the amelanistic and anerythristic type "A" traits, causing them to lack both red and black pigment. The result is a mostly white animal with yellow highlights. Some of our snows have flesh tones instead of yellow.*** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
The pink colors found on these corns are very distinct and vary from light pink to coral and all shades of pink between. *** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
Typically colored amelanistic corns that have broad longitudinal dorsal stripes. Some have faint cross-hatch markings in a few places.*** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
Anerythristic type "A" corn snakes with broad longitudinal dorsal stripes. Some have faint cross-hatch markings in a few places.*** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF 2008 HATCHLINGS. NOW ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 HATCHLINGS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2009.***
This is the ultimate yellow in corns so far. Not only are these animals completely yellow, but the striped gene seems to intensify the color. The lack of typical corn snake markings gives this striped snake a sleek and uniform appearance. No extra charge for females at this time. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
These corns have broad longitudinal dorsal stripes. Some have faint cross-hatch markings in a few places. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
The combination of ghost (anerythristic A and hypomelanistic) with the striped pattern. Most males lose much of their striping and some mature to be almost patternless. Females tend to retain their striping. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
Combining the striped pattern with amelanistic and anerythristic A sure makes a beautiful corn. Most of ours have either a bright white or pinkish ground coloration with yellow or light green stripes. Some even mature to appear almost patternless. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
These amelanistic have striking orange color contrast with little or no white margins. Most of ours have NO white as adults. *** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
AKA: Hypomelanistic B, these are probably the most colorful of the hypomelanistic corns. They are not allelic to the other known hypos, so if you breed one to other hypo types, you will get normal progeny (provided there is no het trait common to both). Some of ours have rich orange colors that lean towards yellow. Males are much more colorful than females.*** 2008 BABIES ARE SOLD OUT. NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR 2009 BABIES ***
NEW CORN SNAKE GENE / MORPH TESSERA ---
This morph’s name derives from its lateral markings, which is reminiscent of mosaic pattern.
Distinguishing features:
1. Striking lateral mosaic or tessellated pattern that is consistent from neck to tail
2. Dramatically continuous striping, compared to known striped corn mutations
3. Unlike motley types, strong presence of black retained in patterns
4. Visually similar to striped motley, but Tessera is not recessively inherited
5. Most have checkered bellies (virtually absent in motley types)
6. Remarkably little pattern deviation within the morph --
Long story short; in 2007, Graham Criglow and KJUN (KJ Lodrigue) acquired some intriguing corn snakes. These unusual corns appeared to be striped motley Okeetees, but the paradox was that the founding mutation was striped; not motley. These F2s were expected to be striped, since they were produced from striped x Okeetee corns. In addition, the conspicuous solid black scales in all Tesseras is remarkable, considering that even the slightest presence of black is rare (nearly unique) in motley types. Graham gave me a male, and I immediately began breeding trials.
Early breeding results indicate that this is the first truly dominant-type pattern gene mutation in corns. In 2008, I bred a male phenotype to three normal-looking females, one being het for stripe, and two normal corns, het for no known mutations. In the first brood were Tesseras, Okeetees, stripes, and motlies; but no striped motlies. In the next two broods from two sister Okeetees having no familial mutant relatives, roughly 50% of the progeny were Tesseras, and all others were Okeetees. For the first time, KJUN will breed two phenotypes together in 2009, with hopes for the discovery of a super form. Keep in mind that our evidence at this time is from three pairings only, so further breeding trials are necessary to more accurately describe this mutation, and its mode of inheritance. Other than appearance, all physiology is classically cornsnake, though the pattern complex resembles that of other species (including pattern mutations in other species). Arguably, no obvious (or cryptic) hybrid markers have been observed.
Besides having more solid black pattern attributes than motley types, their dorsal striping is atypical, (compared to striped and motley corns) via Tessera’s lack of pattern diversity and its uncharacteristic reproducibility. You never know how much striping you’ll get upon breeding striped or striped motley corns, but 85+% of all Tesseras have the same general volume of striping and lateral design. With very few line breaks in all progeny so far, the dorsal stripe begins at the neck, and extends back to the tail. Remarkable about this stripe is the general continuity, infrequency of breaks, and its extension to the tail tip in most specimens. Striping in motley-types only rarely extends to the tail, and almost never past the pelvic girdle region, onto the tail. The stripe configuration in Tesseras is like that of most striped motlies, (but unlike the motlies), the dorso-lateral stripes are bounded on the outer edges with a complementary black stripe, approximately the width of one scale. The width of the dorsal stripe is invariable in some, and erratic in others. Possibly the most dissimilar pattern feature (compared to motley types) is that most of the Tesseras so far, have classic corn snake belly checkering. Those that have little or no belly pattern, have a brightly-colored ventral-lateral (nearly contiguous) boundary line of markings. At this time, we are selling 2009 males for $1,200.00 each, and 2009 females for $1,000.00 each. We are now accepting deposits.
