It isnt necessary for the offspring to be genetic clones of the mother, in genetics there is something called crossing over where genes move between the two separated chromosomes. This happens after the first split. Also certain variables are going to be random and not genetically controlled to the extent others are. Still pretty amazing considering BPs arent known for parthenogenisis.
The snake is fairly old at this point and as such her eggs are likely suffering in the same way that they do in other animals, increasing the likelihood of deformities in offspring as well as remarkable processes like parthenogenisis. Unless, of course, she was bred prior to you getting her, in which case it's possible she's been storing semen or fertilized eggs. In any case this is still pretty fantastic.
All snake eyes are covered in a scale, however this snake's scales seem to have grown to massive proportions. The scale itself is likely not going to shed off, however it's possible she may grow into them.Originally Posted by anatess
A blind BP isnt that bad considering that they have 2 other senses to hunt with (heat pits and the jacobson's organ).
Also the TC may want to get the snakes sexed. If any are male then there is a chance she had been carrying sperm/fertilized eggs. However if they got the snake when it was still a baby that's kinda thrown out the window.
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