I've just bought what was billed a hurricane motley butter cornsnake. In a number of different threads, there were objections to the use of the term "hurricane" to describe the pattern variation of motley with regular, evenly spaced circles along the dorsal surface. From what I understand, this pattern is something that has been selectively bred for in motleys and is relatively predictable in its inheritance. Another thread compared this to the "sunglow" and "candy cane" forms of amelanism. Same gene mutation, however specimens have been selectively bred for a distinct appearance.
If this is the case, why then is the term "hurricane" objectionable as a descriptive for motley snakes selectively bred to display a distinct appearance, while "sunglow" and "candy cane" seem to be readily accepted as descriptives for selectively bred amels?
I'm new to cornsnakes so maybe I'm missing something. If anyone could educate me on the controversy I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
If this is the case, why then is the term "hurricane" objectionable as a descriptive for motley snakes selectively bred to display a distinct appearance, while "sunglow" and "candy cane" seem to be readily accepted as descriptives for selectively bred amels?
I'm new to cornsnakes so maybe I'm missing something. If anyone could educate me on the controversy I'd appreciate it. Thanks!