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Kinked Tail Issue

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  • 09-26-2009, 01:03 PM
    Nikon
    Kinked Tail Issue
    Does anyone know if a ball python has a sort of kinked tail, if it would hinder breeding?http://www.reptileauctions.com/maket...jpg&w=500&sq=Y
  • 09-26-2009, 04:07 PM
    p3titexburial
    Re: Kinked Tail Issue
    Personally, I wouldn't breed a snake with a kink--you never know if it might be genetic. Unless you're sure the kink happened because of an injury or something, there's great potential for it to be passed down and if someone buys an offspring that looks normal but can have kinked offspring with the intention of breeding, well, you just royally screwed them over. >.>

    In regards to your question, it should depend on whether the kink is above or below the vent, and how close it is. I'm sure someone with more experience will come along and offer their two cents.
  • 09-26-2009, 09:47 PM
    Nikon
    Re: Kinked Tail Issue
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by p3titexburial View Post
    Personally, I wouldn't breed a snake with a kink--you never know if it might be genetic. Unless you're sure the kink happened because of an injury or something, there's great potential for it to be passed down and if someone buys an offspring that looks normal but can have kinked offspring with the intention of breeding, well, you just royally screwed them over. >.>

    In regards to your question, it should depend on whether the kink is above or below the vent, and how close it is. I'm sure someone with more experience will come along and offer their two cents.

    Hey thanks...I'm nervous about spending money on her even though she looks very nice. But that sort of kink really is bugging me. I appreciate your response.
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