Agreed. Since not all hypos are affected, it's better off for the integrity of the animals that he gets hypos without this problem. It is sure perplexing however!Originally Posted by Reinz
Thank you, yes I do find it interesting.
Those statements make me wonder if his male is just a carrier for that issue, whether gene related or otherwise.
Sounds to me that it would best to stop producing his line or cull to let that issue eventually die out. While not cost effective, his snakes do affect the community since the "bad" offspring are dispersed about.
Just bought a different BRB. October 15 baby. From the sounds of it though there won't really be much weight difference. The one I bought was over $100 cheaper anyway, a normal, problem-free and pretty. My friend has an October baby too and hers weighs over 100g. Can't justify the het hypo male in this case, honestly. Hope he does find a good home however. I might have taken him so I knew he'd be well cared for if this wasn't my first BRB. I figure I should learn to get a BRB thriving before I take a sick one. Still might've done it if he was bigger and not taking /mouse hoppers/ at 2 years old and regurging often. :/ I want wants best for him and without me dealing with BRBs previously I don't feel like I'd be his best home.
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