Rebecca Hassler is the owner of Dragoon Gecko, an EU-based leopard gecko morph breeding facility. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the use of the term "pure", and if it is appropriate to use in relation to morphs. We cover some of the differences between leopard gecko and ball python breeding, specifically highlighting the difference between working with simple vs. complex genetic traits. Rebecca explains the value genetic testing would bring to the breeding community and we wrap up the episode discussing domestication. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/189-dragoon-gecko/ WE DISCUSS: 0:00 Coming Up 2:48 Welcome Rebecca- Quick Background 20:07 How to be patient as a breeder? 37:58 EK & CRH Ad Read 39:11 What does PURE mean to you? 1:00:52 How are Polygenic Traits Established? 1:24:02 The Benefit of Genetic Testing for Morph Breeding 1:45:39 Robust and Healthy Morphs - Is Albinism Safe? 2:07:00 Closing Thoughts 2:11:12 Outro LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE http://www.dragoongecko.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWPibMGvvmtRdHW2cge3qg/ Support, Subscribe & Follow: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca
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