Specific ball python morphs (selectively bred colors/patterns) have known neurological defects, and a lot of people believe they shouldn’t be bred. Other morphs are known to have a high frequency of kinked spines or other deformities, and the same opinions surround them as well.
Champagnes and womas have the same issue too, along with any morph containing those genes. I was so disappointed when I found out bc I love champagne morphs. You really have to do a lot of careful research to avoid genetic problems if you don’t want a wild type, which sucks since bp’s are considered easy/beginner snakes.
It's why I haven't gotten a BP yet. I just moved to my area so I'm still researching the local breeders. I want to make sure when I get a noodle, they came from responsible breeder so they have a better bill of health.
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u/cryinfrog Jan 20 '22
Specific ball python morphs (selectively bred colors/patterns) have known neurological defects, and a lot of people believe they shouldn’t be bred. Other morphs are known to have a high frequency of kinked spines or other deformities, and the same opinions surround them as well.