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Question about diffusion.

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I have an '09 Bloodred that is still quite small. He is not showing a high amount of diffusion at this point. At what approximate age/size should I start to expect to see the diffusion taking place? It would be great to see some pictures of examples from hatchling to adult if you have them.
 
The diffusion should become more apparent with each shed. That said however, the degree of diffusion can vary from snake to snake.

Adult bloodred

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The diffusion should become more apparent with each shed.
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I understand but does a young snake with little diffusion as a hatchling have a chance to show a high level of diffusion as an adult? I know that young cornsnakes often change dramatically in appearance. Did yours show much diffusion as a hatchling?
 
The appearance of a young snake is a good indicator of what the older version will be but it is not absolute.

I assume by diffusion you are talking about the diffused pattern on the flanks. Remember that is only one of the characteristics of diffusion. Other morphs involved like color will have an effect on the final outcome.
 
Wade,
Yes I am referring to the diffusion on the flank of an animal. So my animal (bloodred) shows a very limited amount of diffusion as a young snake. I should not expect a high level of diffusion as an adult like the picture ComoxCorn posted?
 
I always try to hold back the babies with the highest diffusion...

because they will often have the best diffusion as adults. BUT - I have held back a few with low diffusion because they had genes I want, and sometimes have been very surprised with the great diffusion some of them showed as adults. So there is no way to know for sure. But I think you get higher odds by buying the high diffusion babies. Also, look at photos of the parents for a good clue to their future appearance.
 
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