Genetics Education

[Repkyle]

I'm looking to educate myself on genetics, morphs and general approach to breeding. I'm thinking a book maybe out there somewhere, or maybe there's a good source where any of you picked up alot of what you know?
I'v read alot about your different breeding experiences and your hatchlings and it's something I'm really interested in and would like to do myself, once I'm educated enough of course

 

[Thorgecko707]

If you want a good book on genetics look for a textbook. I have a shelf full of them. They come in handy if you plan on breeding anything else in the world too.

 

[Taquiq]

http://www.geckosetc.com/htm/genetics.htm

Here is a book- http://vmsherp.com/4SaleSupplies.htm#Genetics

 

[Wowoklol]

http://www.geckosetc.com/htm/genetics.htm

Here is a book- http://vmsherp.com/4SaleSupplies.htm#Genetics

I second the VMS links. Good introduction.

 

[rickmoss95]

also try to find an experienced breeder. a book is great, but you can learn TONS from a breeder who has alot of experiece. plus if you have a question the book may not answer, you can ask specifics. i DO reccomend books, but an experienced breeder who is willing to teach you is priceless. i learned alot from people like Trooper Walsh, Greg Maxwell, and Don and Robbie Hamper...and i would not trade those friendships and the knowledge they shared with me for any number of books you could show me. i bet if you would offer to help feed and clean cages, there has to be someone who is willing to teach you.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

"Genetics for Herpers" is a book VMS sells. It's pretty good, as well as Steve's site.

 

[Repkyle]

also try to find an experienced breeder. a book is great, but you can learn TONS from a breeder who has alot of experiece. plus if you have a question the book may not answer, you can ask specifics. i DO reccomend books, but an experienced breeder who is willing to teach you is priceless. i learned alot from people like Trooper Walsh, Greg Maxwell, and Don and Robbie Hamper...and i would not trade those friendships and the knowledge they shared with me for any number of books you could show me. i bet if you would offer to help feed and clean cages, there has to be someone who is willing to teach you.

I live in a small town in the UK but believe me if the opportunity came about I'd be straight on it
Thanks all for the relplys :main_thumbsup:

 

[fuzzylogix]

in all honesty, i think a large amount of information on this site is the best resource. some books are great to get a general idea of genetics, but you can't ask a book a question. what goes on here is real time, up to date, and evolving information. can't beat that IMO.

 

[Wild West Reptile]

in all honesty, i think a large amount of information on this site is the best resource. some books are great to get a general idea of genetics, but you can't ask a book a question. what goes on here is real time, up to date, and evolving information. can't beat that IMO.

Couldn't have said it better myself...no really, I couldn't!

There's something to be said for "current" information, rather than getting it from a book written several years ago.

 

[Repkyle]

I see what your saying, i would like to pick up the basics so I can keep up with the convos that take place on here the sticky on here about muddy waters is very interesting, Only thing is most of it went straight over my head lol.
But as you said, you guys are extremely helpful and full of info. Appreciated

 

[rickmoss95]

in all honesty, i think a large amount of information on this site is the best resource. some books are great to get a general idea of genetics, but you can't ask a book a question. what goes on here is real time, up to date, and evolving information. can't beat that IMO.

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