carpet morph genetics- jaguar and tiger?

[Will0W783]

Hey guys, this might be a silly question, but I'm not exactly clear on how the jaguar and tiger traits work in carpet pythons- I've heard that jaguar is co-dominant, but I've also heard it isn't. I understand how genetics work in general, Punnett squares dominant, co-dom, versus recessive, and such, so it shouldn't be hard to explain it to me. Could someone shed some light on this? Thank you in advance.

[shaunyboy]

jaguar carpet pythons are a proven co-dominant colour and pattern mutation of the coastal carpet python.the jaguar mutant gene is not just a simple colour and pattern trait.it has been likend to the platinum ball python mutation.all the true lesser platinums originated from the original rdr platium line.the first jag produced was by jan eric engell of norway.he put 2 coastals together and produced 1 strange looking hatchling that he bred back to the parent to produce the jag mutation.hope this has been of some help to you.

[kellen]

From what I've heard and can work out. The jaguar gene isn't just a simple genetic trait. And I think punnet squares are useless. I'm afraid I can't tell you anymore than that, although I think 2 jaguars bred together create leucistics, but it is also a lethal gene and none have survived long. That may have changed now though.

[Will0W783]

Thank you guys! I was thinking no one would ever answer this question..lol.

[shaunyboy]

From what I've heard and can work out. The jaguar gene isn't just a simple genetic trait. And I think punnet squares are useless. I'm afraid I can't tell you anymore than that, although I think 2 jaguars bred together create leucistics, but it is also a lethal gene and none have survived long. That may have changed now though.


the jag seems to be a very unstable co-dominant gene that is responsible for this mutation as the first generation offspring have many different combinations of pattern,colour and other charecteristics.they do appear to stick to the ratios expected from a co-dominant mutation.it is believed that the super form of the jag mutation is the leucistic jaguar coastal carpet python.the longest recorded life of a leucistic jag is only a few hours.i hope this info helps.
cheers shaun

[Will0W783]

Thanks guys, this does help!