From what I've read some have posted egg bound females "due to heat" and the female's size. There is at least one report of a female passing away due to this and the fact that is was reportedly 1200-1400 grams, small, but in most respects breed-able. Now if he says he hasn't tried breeding, I'll have to take him at his word on this, why wouldn't he do the smart thing and heed others warning?

Robyn, Chad and Stan didn't create the desert ball python they were found in the wild, they simply are breeders that imported them and found them to be an interesting morph. Robyn, nor Pro exotics are responsible for any issues these females may have. I think it's smart of him to weight till the females are of appropriate size, 1800+ to be safe, and use any methods to increase the chances of her producing successfully.

That being said, yes, if they (PE) know factually that there is an issue (sterility, reproductive issues) with this morph then that should be disclosed to those of us sounding 4k+ on a snake which we believe to be an "investment" in producing more deserts and desert combos. I have no evidence to date that this is the case. He (Robyn) has cleared stated what he "knows" or "thinks". Of course being one of the top producers of deserts his reputation, and maybe even livelihood, could be at stake. Why not do what you can to insure propagation of the morph?

Robyn, I say go for it. Try what you must, want, think, etc. There are many of us anxiously waiting on an outcome. 1,2 even 10 failures (expression of thought here, I have not personally heard of a given number of reports) does not constitute a failure in my mind. I've seen females never produce for a breeder only to do so for another on the first go. Good luck with your breeding plans. If you fail let us know, if you succeed let us know.

Please note, this response is not a denotation of agreeance with anyone. If BG has something to show I'm open to see it, as I'm sure are others. If Robyn has something to share we are equally open. Thanks!

Fred.