Quote Originally Posted by Genetics Breeder View Post
Actually, you must have missed the link I posted from these people with 20+ years of experience.
http://vmsherp.com/ViewPastProjects.htm

Whether they have a HUGE kink in their tail, or a very minor one only visible under an x-ray, they have one. Not just 10%. Also, that means that ALL of them have the possibility to produce extremely kinked animals.

I don't know why you would be proud of having any kinked animals, even just 10%, if you seem to have such 'high quality'. Oops, just don't look at that 10% with huge kinks, or any other problems. Color shouldn't make up for spinal problems, or any other genetic disorder.
It's also incorrect to attempt to learn only by doing something. I want a reticulated python. I'm not going to 'search the internet and speculate', I'm just going to buy one. How do you know they don't get 20+ feet long? I guess you can't take other people's warning...

To answer your question, I have not bred ANY caramels. I'm smart enough to believe it when other people say they have kinks, and not risk it with living animals.

Let me ask you a direct question. How many have YOU looked at under an x-ray?
You dont get it do ya. Kinking is part of the risk with caramels so is the woble with spiders. If your gonna work with the gene its something to remember. I love the caramel combos and the fact i said 10% doesnt reflect squat about my quality. Its the gene. I selectively breed lines where its not as prevelant but it still exists. If you have a problem with possibillities of genetic issues you shouldnt be involved in ball pythons. Second you can copy and paste all ya want. Until you know from experience you shouldnt be making claims like you know. Just my oppinion