Genetic Defects

Hello,

Been doing some research on here the past few weeks and looking to rekindle a childhood hobby of mine.

My question relates to Ball Python Morphs and side effects associated with these morphs. I don't want to start a debate as most people are smart enough to draw their own conclusions from these issues. I'm simply looking for the facts.

What are some genetic disorders associated with the respective morph? I've read about some head wobble, kinks, etc... Any one else notice idiosyncrasies that seem linked to specific morphs? size, feeding, reproduction, digestive, demeanor, immune, etc......

I know of... the Spider wobble, the Caramel Kinks, the homozygous form of the Woma is lethal.... The cinnamon duck beak... That's all I know off the top of my head.

Connie, what can you tell me about the spider wobble?

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

I know of... the Spider wobble, the Caramel Kinks, the homozygous form of the Woma is lethal.... The cinnamon duck beak... That's all I know off the top of my head.

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Anyone want to explain further. I can't picture a duck beak on a snake. What happens to the homozygous Woma? They die young or something?

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

, the homozygous form of the Woma is lethal.

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interesting :confused: could you explain more about how this form of woma is lethal?

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Originally Posted by DLawIII

Anyone want to explain further. I can't picture a duck beak on a snake. What happens to the homozygous Woma? They die young or something?

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The Pearl. It is a grey purple snake that just doesn't survive past the first few months of life...

Have all the pearls died early? I always thought it was a myth. (I am not saying anyone is wrong, just wondering)

I listened to Greg Graziani talk last year at the central florida herp society and he said that the blue eyed leusistic (sp) balls have an abnormal number of scales on the top of their heads between their eyes.

here you go

http://www.newenglandreptile.com/ball_pearl.html

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Originally Posted by Jenn

Connie, what can you tell me about the spider wobble?

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Well... they wobble their heads lol. Some more than others. Sometimes they corkscrew its so bad. My girl really doesn't have much of a wobble. Mostly when she's really excited, like when feeding her head bobs up and down as she gets ready to strike.

Some people call it a morph but IMO the Derma ball is a genetic defect also.