Need a couple of questions answered

[MontyPython]

I see on this site every so often the word "Het" and some other words describing a snake. What exactly does that mean? How does one identify a snake as being that? On the post with 100% Het, that snake looks very similar to mine, but i think mine is just a normal bally.

Also, what's the deal with numbers in front of the animal, like 1.0 Ball, etc.?

I think that's it until I think of any others. Thanks...

[steen]

The term "het" is short for "heterozygous", which is a word commonly used in genetics. It's a little complicated to explain, but if you're interested, I can elaborate for you. Basically, it just means that the snake carries that particular trait but does not show it. For example, if a ball is het for albinism, that means that while the snake isn't albino, it carries the trait for albinism. Like I said, I could give you a lot more detailed explanation if you want it.

The numbers just tell what sex the snakes are, for example:

1.2.3 means that you have 1 male, 2 females, and 3 for which the sex is unknown

0.2.0 means that you have no males, 2 females and no unsexed snakes.

Hope that helps!

~Kristine

P.S. I have 1.0.0 okeetee corn snake...I'm just "ball-curious" ;)

[Solid Snake]

how would u know if its 100% het or 60% or what ever?

[HetForHuman]

here solid snake read this.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23631

[ReptiZone]

Ok now somthing dos not sound right here in a previous thread me and you had the long @$$ debat about handeling nippy snakes and you said you were doing this hobb since you were 9 and you are now 25 tell me how on gods green earth you managed to not learn the basic foundation of herp keepingin a whole 16 years of working with these animals.

I would love to see how you are gone debat your way out of this.

[HetForHuman]

who are you talking about???

[ReptiZone]

sorry I ment monty python. read here.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21624&perpage=15&pagenumber=2

3 person to reply on page 2 peargraph 4 and you tell me why some one of his credentiels would be asking this question.

[MontyPython]

I said I have been picking up snakes since I was 9, I never said anything about knowing the "basic foundations of herp keeping" Back then it was just something to do to keep me busy, but now, since I own a ball python, I thought I'd get more involved and learn more about the hobby and stuff. LOL, just when I thought I was finished with one debate I get pulled into another one here. Anything else you would to debate, go ahead, I am ready! Take your best shot!

[Linds]

normal x morph = 100% het
het x het = 66% het
het x normal = 50% het

Since hets look identical to normals, there's no way of knowing by appearance. When purchasing hets you should get accompanying paperwork and only buy from very reputable sources.

[stkkts]

Originally posted by Linds
normal x morph = 100% het
het x het = 66% het
het x normal = 50% het


this is true, but misleading at the same time. If you breed a 100% het to a normal animal, the offspring will be 50% het. That part is true. That does not mean thoug, that all the animals are 50% het. It means half are 100% het. So of 10 babies, maybe only 5 will actually be heterozygous for the trait. So keep in mind, if someone is selling an animal that is 50% het, you have a 50/50 shot of actually getting an animal that is worth something. It could just be a regular.