Genetics and lifespan?

so from my thread on giants and temperment somthing interesting came up while talking on the phone with chad.

ive read about 18 year old normals but how does breeding for mutations affect lifespan? since albinos, giants, and other morphs are relatively new this may be premature but how old are/were your oldest morphs?

has anyone noticed some kind premature aging or shorter lifespans of their albinos or any morph/mutation for that matter? compared to normals has anyone noticed anything?

im totally curious of this (you guys should see what i did to a pen i was chewing on while pondereing this)

i honestly can not say however while i do think genetics can play a role on the lifespan, i also believe it is how you care for them... what you feed them, if they are breeders (especially females) your husbandry...... so in conclusion, yes genetics i think can play a role but i think other forces can play just as large a role

IMHO I think that the genetics actually plays a larger role than what Robin states. I believe that the morphs that are "further" from their "WC morph aka normal" the less hardy they are... more prone to health issues. I think their immunity to disease is actually lessened than what they are in the wild. The same for any animal that has been domesticated.... but at the same time, they become immune to other diseases.

We sure are breeding a huge generation of "soft" leopards. One of the R.A.P.T.O.R's wouldn't live 12 hours in the Meddle East...but they are pritty.

One thing is sure!...These guys will never go extinct.