that wierd "morph"?

Wow, that's pretty wild. I would imagine that there are a lot of misconceptions about that condition; but it seems to be that the snake looks fine. I do know that hairless animals (rats, in my experieice) are more vulnerable to outside temperature factors and such, and I would wonder if that condition would make it harder for the snake to retain body heat absorbed by the environment. I know of people who have put little sweaters on their hairless rats; would this little guy need a "snakey sweater?" :)

I don't think people should complain about him breeding it and "spreading" the mutation.... its not like they are going to be reducing these back in the wild, anyone who produces a snake like that should be able to meet its needs.

wow thats a crazy lookin snake... very cool. i think they should breed it.

I agree, I really like it ... I want one ... I have to have hairless pets due to my aweful allergies, it would fit in with my cat and dog :P:D

Im not on the other hand alergic to reptiles LOL

Who breeds it?

That guy is trying to pass them off as hets, when they are nothing more than a flaw. I dont think the guy will get what he wants for it, $$$ wise. But maybe he will.

As said before, theres ALOT of debate on it. I dont think it should be spread as some "Cool morph", but as what it is, a flaw.

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Originally Posted by pslsnakes

That guy is trying to pass them off as hets, when they are nothing more than a flaw. I dont think the guy will get what he wants for it, $$$ wise. But maybe he will.

As said before, theres ALOT of debate on it. I dont think it should be spread as some "Cool morph", but as what it is, a flaw.

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I think it's a matter of opinion, for sure. Some people might consider the pure white scales of a pied "flawed"...while most of us consider it beautiful. I don't care for the look of the derma-ball myself...not the least bit interested in owning one or even seeing one in person. However, I don't care if someone else gets excited about it. That's their business and more power to 'em.

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That guy is trying to pass them off as hets, when they are nothing more than a flaw.

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In other species of reptiles that have exhibited the scale-less condition the trait has proven to be genetically inheritable as simple recessive ... which "would" make Justins offspring "hets". Why do you feel that the scale-less condition in p. regius wouldn't work the same as it does in every other species of reptile that it has been reproduced in?

-adam

Exactly. Every one has an opinion, and always sees something different than the next person.

I wouldnt look to own one, but wouldnt mind having it at the same time. Im just saying...Im NOT spending 30K on a snake that is nothing but a flaw, trying to be passed off as a "cool, new morph"

I see it different with like said before a Pied is a type of flaw. Yes it may be, but perse a visual flaw. That Derma Ball has little, to no scales. Who know what'll happen if its bred and the next generation of it turns out to have 3 eyes or something wierd like that?

do you know what i mean?

Adam, Yes I know what you mean, but...

I think it said something about those Derma's being Het Pieds? Im not sure though. Im just saying, hes trying to pass them as het for a visual morh, but i know what yopu mean when the Derma ball could be a het of a Scale-less animal, not a scale-less animal thats het for a visual morph (Pied, clown, albino)

Sorry for being so confusing...lol