possible dwarf?

[uro1001]

we have had the same norm female ball python at the shop for a year and a half. gets fed every week(adult mice) completely healthy not skinny but only weighs 185 grams. her male sibling is already at about 400-600 grams(i dont weigh them at the shop so not completely sure). she is not for sale as i dont know i this is genetic or not or just a deformity. any ideas?

[Adam_Wysocki]

we have had the same norm female ball python at the shop for a year and a half. gets fed every week(adult mice) completely healthy not skinny but only weighs 185 grams. her male sibling is already at about 400-600 grams(i dont weigh them at the shop so not completely sure). she is not for sale as i dont know i this is genetic or not or just a deformity. any ideas?

At 185 grams, she's no dwarf ... there is something wrong with her.

-adam

[Sausage]

Odd... maybe she's waiting for a growth spurt?
Is she really short as well?

[uro1001]

she basicly stopped growing at 185 grams. she eats well and the vet doesnt know anything lol

[elevatethis]

she basicly stopped growing at 185 grams. she eats well and the vet doesnt know anything lol

...sounds like you might need a new vet...

[Adam_Wysocki]

...sounds like you might need a new vet...

LMAO! ... ya think?

-adam

[sactownball]

possible parasites?

[uro1001]

nope negative parasites. my vet is john rossi and hes pretty knowledgeable. he just thinks its a mutation.

[SPJ]

Gary Orner who runs the reptile room forum has a similiar female BP that hasn't really grown over the years.
I think she finally maxed at about 400 grams.

He never found out what caused her to be so tiny and grow so slow.

You may want to compare experiences.

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

There was someone that had a litter of boas with a "dwarf" baby. He was like 1/2 the size of his siblings and as far as I know he is still much smaller than normal. It could be possible. You never know.