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Sure albinism shows up in larger gene pool populations but my statement that it was unfortunate refers to a mutation that promotes line breeding to reproduce(at least in its early generations) showing up in an already heavily inbred reptile. The fact that they require UVB to thrive just makes it even more of a tragedy in my eyes.

As to the 6 original animals, they were from the same source(same shipment) and all hatchlings so the general belief is that they were clutch-mates captured for export. I think DNA testing is long overdue to finally prove this one way or another. Sadly, it doesn't really make a difference in this business. Who is going to stop producing blues, albinos or "snows" just because someone else thinks it isn't right? As long as there is a demand there will be a supply. I actually like blues and their overall look, I just wish the gene pool was a bit bigger.

<blockquote data-quote="JohnMatthew" data-source="post: 93719" data-attributes="member: 385">Sure albinism shows up in larger gene pool populations but my statement that it was unfortunate refers to a mutation that promotes line breeding to reproduce(at least in its early generations) showing up in an already heavily inbred reptile. The fact that they require UVB to thrive just makes it even more of a tragedy in my eyes.&nbsp; As to the 6 original animals, they were from the same source(same shipment) and all hatchlings so the general belief is that they were clutch-mates captured for export. I think DNA testing is long overdue to finally prove this one way or another.&nbsp; Sadly, it doesn't really make a difference in this business. Who is going to stop producing blues, albinos or &quot;snows&quot; just because someone else thinks it isn't right? As long as there is a demand there will be a supply. I actually like blues and their overall look, I just wish the gene pool was a bit bigger.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="JohnMatthew, post: 93719, member: 385"] Sure albinism shows up in larger gene pool populations but my statement that it was unfortunate refers to a mutation that promotes line breeding to reproduce(at least in its early generations) showing up in an already heavily inbred reptile. The fact that they require UVB to thrive just makes it even more of a tragedy in my eyes. As to the 6 original animals, they were from the same source(same shipment) and all hatchlings so the general belief is that they were clutch-mates captured for export. I think DNA testing is long overdue to finally prove this one way or another. Sadly, it doesn't really make a difference in this business. Who is going to stop producing blues, albinos or "snows" just because someone else thinks it isn't right? As long as there is a demand there will be a supply. I actually like blues and their overall look, I just wish the gene pool was a bit bigger. [/QUOTE]

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