Genetic and Color

[broderp]

Sorry if this is in the wrong area, but I figure discussion about breeding would be the best place to start.

Is there a quick course, flow chart, lesson etc. to Cham genetics when it comes to color and genetics?

I went the Engineering route years ago, so by biology is rusty.

Is there a clear way to determine a Chams colors based on the parents? For example, if I have a solid blue Panther male, and a green female, What can I expect from the clutch of eggs they produce? Will the males all look like pops or can there be some green makes like mom? Will the females all be green or can there be some blue?

Then there is the whole recessive and dominant thing, selective breeding for color, color patterns..etc.. my head spins.

I know from reading the forum that colors change over time, as well as during certain stages such as a gravid female or being stressed.

Basically, what are my chances of getting a blue Cham if the father is blue or will I get something very different like purple? (Colors are for example only)

 

[JacksJill]

In pure local breed panther chameleons, males will look similar to their father and maternal grandfather when mature. The females will look similar to their mother and paternal grand mother. If you buy cross local bred panthers you will get a combo of colors but it will be difficult to predict what combo. Some of the tour of Madagascar or "Rainbow" types may have more predictable results because you can view previous clothes at maturity.

 

[broderp]

In pure local breed panther chameleons, males will look similar to their father and maternal grandfather when mature. The females will look similar to their mother and paternal grand mother. If you buy cross local bred panthers you will get a combo of colors but it will be difficult to predict what combo. Some of the tour of Madagascar or "Rainbow" types may have more predictable results because you can view previous clothes at maturity.

Thanks for this short answer to my overly long question. So basically, if the breeder is doing selective breeding and is consistently purifying the bloodline, most male offspring will look mostly like the same sex parent.

 

[JacksJill]

Yes. Sorry auto correct got me I meant "clutches at maturity"