WEST COAST GHOSTS HYPO REDFOOTS

[N2TORTS]

Well Gang ..... the new additions and Hypo bred to Hypo is going to be some exciting results... here Momma is scouting round' ... with pop's in the watch. She should be droping anyday .....

and poppa

JD~

 

[terryo]

Anything yet?? I can't wait to see THOSE hatchlings. wow!

 

[PeanutbuttER]

Very cool. This may sound dumb, but what does Hypo stand for?

 

[Torty Mom]

I was planning on asking the same question!! Does it mean a lighter variation of the species?

 

[N2TORTS]

Very cool. This may sound dumb, but what does Hypo stand for?

Never a dumb question .... but Ill give it a shot for ya ...
The word “hypo” means lacking and the word “melanin” refers to the dark pigments in animals. A hypomelanistic tortoise is lacking the dark pigments that a normal tortoise would express. Since the hypomelanistic appearance creates a lighter, almost “transparent” pattern and a “ghostly” sheen, . In addition , sometimes their eyes/skin are a different color – . This can be bred with other colors to produce some incredible morphs. Or Bred with each other to produce " ghosts"

JD~

 

[moswen]

oh my goodness, how can i sign up to this thread? i'm so excited to see this!

is there anyone else who has these torts? i know yours were pure accident, have you sold any or has anyone else had any accidents?

 

[Torty Mom]

Thanks JD for explaining! I appreciate it!