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    Re: Are ALL Spider morphs carry those goofy genetic traits?

    Quote Originally Posted by DNACurtusK View Post
    I'm more of a reader here than a poster...BUT...

    I am seeing quite a few folks comparing dogs to the Spider morph snakes. Now, if I understand correctly, the Spider's issues are neurlogical correct?

    The shortened lifespan of large breed dogs.....brachycephalic dogs.....dogs that shake when they are cold because they are so tiny....hip dysplasia that occurs in larger breed at times....

    These are not neurologic issues we are talking about in the dogs. Now say someone was breeding a breed of dog (since everyone is using dogs as a comparison for some reason), that all came out with neurological problems. Say they all walked around with a head tilt, missed their feed bowl when trying to eat, stumbles sideways when trying to walk......would that be 'okay'? Would that be as accepted by society?Just food for thought.

    Neurological issues are one thing, but lifespans and physical issues that arise are not the same. Apples to oranges.
    The point is (I think) that ANY problem that occurs in a species when bred is un-desirable to some people. The fact that a spiders problem is neurological and the dog's problems are physical doesn't really matter. This point has been made for years but I will make it again. Spiders eat, poop, breed and sleep the same as all other snakes. Sure there have been a few that have not made it because of their extreme problem. Im sure there are normal morph ball pythons have died because of problems too. Not necessarily wobble but a whole plethora of other problems. Look at super cinnamons. Very likely they will kink. Not 100% of them will tho. Kinda like the spider thing. Yes 100% of spiders have wobble, but only a very few cant live because of it. I dont see super cinnys getting the flack that spiders do for some reason. Another thing. No disrespect to anybody here with this next statement. Its just an observation. If your significant others family had a history of having a particular disease, would you not marry them or have kids with them because you are concerned for the human races well being? Just a thought.

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