Boa Constrictor Guide
Boa Constrictor Morphs & Genetics
CoDominant – Mutation is visible in a normal (heterozygous) and super (homozygous dominant) form.
Dominant – Mutation is visible and identical in heterozygous or homozygous dominant form.
Recessive – Mutation is visible in homozygous recessive form. Some mutations have visual ‘hets’ for recessive mutations.
Recessive
Kahl Strain Albino- T- albino strain (lacks melanin so cannot produce tyrosinase).
Coral Albino- Line of Kahl Albinos with pinkish hues. T- albino (lacks melanin so cannot produce tyrosinase) .
Lipstick Albino- Kahl albino strain line bred for increased reds. T- albino (lacks melanin so cannot produce tyrosinase).
Sharp Strain Albino- Another strain of T- albino strain (lacks melanin so cannot produce tyrosinase).
Blonde: T+ albino strain (has tyrosinase but produces less melanin pigments thus can produce reds, browns, and grays).
VPI T+: T+ albino strain (has tyrosinase but produces less melanin pigments thus can produce reds, browns, and grays). This boa is Caramel in color.