| sugar_glider | Дата: Суббота, 26.03.2011, 14:07 | Сообщение # 1 |
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| Red series gliders can be broken down into 4 basic colors. Some breeders recognize all four colors, some may only recognize a few. What we do know for sure is that most of these colors can be bred to "standard" or "wild type" gliders, and still produce some color. It seems with most gray to "red series" pairings, the color will fade each time it is bred to a standard becoming diluted each generation, and eventually being bred out. However, this isn't always the case. To produce truer "red series" colors it is best to pair similar colors together . The more "red series" gliders in the background (or "pedigree"), the better your chances at producing deeper and truer color. Gliders from the "red series" usually sell for 150.00-300.00 depending on the color and background of the glider. (November 2006)
There is a lot of debate on what a true "red series" colored glider will look like upon coming out of pouch, and even how to identify the colors among gliders that are just scent stained or affected by dietary issues. Some believe that they are born colored, and remain colored through out their lives. Others believe that "red series" gliders are born with the variation, ultimately "graying out" during adolescence, only to "come into" their true color around puberty. From my personal experience, I do believe that this is the case. I have spoken with quite a few breeders working with "red series" variations and most do agree. However, this leaves a problem. Since most gliders that are thought to be "red series" gliders are usually misidentified, how do we tell who are the true red cinnamons, and who is just scent stained? Unfortunately there is no easy answer. Since habitat, care, and even diet can affect the color of a sugar glider, the only way we know for sure is to breed gliders from known "red series" lines from trustworthy and experienced breeders.
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