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Eyes on Snow Boas?

Bill & Amy

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I have looked at several ads for snow boas with eyes missing. Is this a result from inbreeding weak bloodlines, or just a common accurance? :bomb:
 
Check a thread "bad eye albinos" in faunaclassified's genetics, taxonomy and hybridization forum back around 7/24/2004. Then you will know as much as I do about the problem. I've got a lot more questions than answers.
 
Bill & Amy,
It's nice to see that you guys joined Fauna. This is a wonderful place to meet like-minded people and I'm sure that you will enjoy it here.

I know that we have previously discussed this, but it is an interesting topic.

The missing eye phenomenon in albino boas surfaced very early on in the development of this morph. I won't profess to knowing the underlying genetic defect that causes this, but it is my understanding that when this morph first became readily available, many people were breeding albino to albino and sibling to sibling in an attempt to get into the market quickly.

Very few individuals opted to take the time to outcross the bloodlines to strengthen them. It wasn't long before the one-eyed albinos had become somewhat commonplace.

I haven't noticed as many being offered in the last couple of years, but I'm not certain of the reason. It's possible that the more prudent breeders have managed to introduce more of their strengthened bloodlines into circulation, or just that the one-eyed animals are not offered as quickly now because of the stigma surrounding them.

Regardless, as you seek out a breeder to work with on albino bloodlines, I strongly urge you to ask a lot of questions and only deal with those who are very forthcoming regarding their bloodlines.

Good luck in your search.
 
Hi Mike,

Thank you for your answer!! It is great to have you as a part of this forum and hope to continue to hear from you. Your help is always welcome. Just to let you know Amy is now to the point that she will actually hold a snake. Just for that I owe you big!! :dancer01: I look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks
 
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