Question about Spider Ball Pythons

[Skittles1101]

I'm glad I found this thread. I was planning to buy a spider but after seeing videos it seems almost cruel that they are bred with that gene. Of course that is my own opinion and I am happy for those that own spiders. But I think I'll pick a different morph.

It's not cruel at all. It's no different than people who continue to breed dogs with known genetic health issues. German Shepherds have known hip problems. Pugs have serious sinus issues. Boxers get tumors. It's no different. My spider lives a completely normal life, she's just a little weird.

[kitn]

Mine did the bad wobble dance for a while after I first got him. His is pretty terrible but I'm sure there were worse ones out there that still were able to live a perfectly normal life.

[Skittles1101]

Mine did the bad wobble dance for a while after I first got him. His is pretty terrible but I'm sure there were worse ones out there that still were able to live a perfectly normal life.

This picture is a perfect example of how funny spiders are. My girl does this occasionally too, but she's only real wobbly during feeding time mostly. They're so quirky, I couldn't imagine not having a spider in my home.