Is Marley a Normal or Hypomelanistic corn?

[benning_c]

Hi all, I introduced myself a little while ago over in the new members section and mentioned I was keen on ID opinions for Marley. He was sold as a normal but having done a bit of reading I'm beginning to wonder if he's a Hypomelanistic. He was born Jan 2014, so just over a year old. The belly checkers and amount of black pigment are what is leading me to question whether he is or isn't. (he does have black belly checkers but only a few up by his head)

Anyway I reckon I'm in the correct section to post a few pics and see what you guys think. Ive done my best to photograph against my skin and/or white background to give an accurate representation of his colour. Any opinions would be much appreciated... Thanks in advance!

 

[Ravenessa]

He is pretty!!! I am thinking hypo as well they can have a black checker here and there..

 

[Tavia]

Belly looks hypo to me as well.

 

[benning_c]

Yeah the belly is what is making me think he's Hypo and not just a normal, but still want others opinions, as I know I have loads to learn still. Anyone know if normals can also have orange belly checkers or do they tend to be solid black?

 

[NiklasTyreso]

Thats the way hypos look.

 

[benning_c]

Thats the way hypos look.

So he is a Hypo in your opinion??

He was sold to me as a Normal, but from my reading I think hes a Hypo, thats what Im trying to confirm....

 

[Shiari]

He is very clearly a hypo.

 

[benning_c]

He is very clearly a hypo.

Thanks Shiari, so another confirmation! Great... So my time spent trawling through this forum and reading loads has not been wasted afterall! ;-)

 

[benning_c]

Seems I have a hypo from what most of you guys are saying! Which I'm pleased about... at least now I know for future, if I choose to breed him! I knew I'd get my definitive answer if I finally registered and asked....thanks guys. Much appreciated!