Coral Glow Cinnamon Eye Problem - Need some Advice!

I wouldn't breed him. It could be nothing to worry about, but it could be heritable. I would be hesitant to breed an animal if there's an additional concern that it may not produce healthy babies. If this defect is heritable, what if it's a recessive gene? You wouldn't even realize that the defect had passed down to the offspring, and might unintentionally spread the defect through your breeding efforts. Worst case scenario, people buy the carrier babies and breed them. All of a sudden this is common in local ball pythons. Best case scenario, it's not heritable and it might have been caused by an incubation issue. I think it's important to ask yourself whether the risk is worth it. Remember, there are more coral glow cinnamons out there. It would be a bit of a blow to your wallet, but it might help you produce healthier babies. He's a beautiful snake. Even if you decide to never breed him, I'm sure he would make a wonderful pet.

Advice to everyone here, newbies or veterans of this forum is to always research breeders and see/view photos of the parents. Do you feel like a reputable breeder who will get recommendations if a parent has such a defect?

Its a pretty snake and will likely be a good pet but unless a parent is at least without defects, it shouldn't be bred.

I asked the breeder if he could send me pics of parents of the CGC and both parents are w/out the defect. The breeder also said that none of the siblings had a similar issue. The breeder was really cool about it and offered to swap out the snake for another one.. but I really like him regardless of his "tiny eye" and look forward to raising this handsome little fella! I am 99.9% certain I will not chose to breed him however.. better safe than sorry!

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Originally Posted by groovok

I asked the breeder if he could send me pics of parents of the CGC and both parents are w/out the defect. The breeder also said that none of the siblings had a similar issue. The breeder was really cool about it and offered to swap out the snake for another one.. but I really like him regardless of his "tiny eye" and look forward to raising this handsome little fella! I am 99.9% certain I will not chose to breed him however.. better safe than sorry!

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Way to stick with him despite his small issue! :gj: He is a beautiful snake.

I have had micropthalmia show up in clutches that became too dehydrated early on, especially if there is an egg stuck on the top of the clutch.

I've never seen that before, it's very interesting. Either way he is very pretty, regardless of his eyes. Good luck and best wishes with him

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Anyone else find it odd that the breeder sent you the snake without telling you about the defect? They had to have noticed.

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Originally Posted by nightwolfsnow

Anyone else find it odd that the breeder sent you the snake without telling you about the defect? They had to have noticed.

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This. I hope the price was discounted to compensate for the defect.

A wise lady friend told me many years ago her philosophy when breeding horses was: Breed the best to the best, and hope for the best.

This critter isn't "the best" for breeding, so enjoy him as a lovely pet.

As mentioned definitely not something that can be corrected as for the origin of the birth defect who knows, can be the pairing can be the temps.

As for breeding well it will be up to you, we all have different sets of standards when it comes to our animals and breeding, I am one that does not believe in breeding anything that is not flawless, again flawless based on my standards.

If you haven't named him yet I vote for Popeye. Props to you for sticking with him.