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Old 06-03-2013, 05:30 PM   #1
Celtic Constrictors
Miniature Herps?

A thought just dawned on me that someone could potentially line breed for smaller herps.

In the leopard gecko industry there are currently "Giant" and "Super Giant" lines being bred.

Has anyone ever attempted this? Is there even a market for this? Would it be harmful to the animals?

Just curious more than anything.
 
Old 06-03-2013, 11:32 PM   #2
Kristi23
I honestly don't think it's good. There are some dwarf geckos and they usually don't live that long.
 
Old 06-04-2013, 12:13 AM   #3
Celtic Constrictors
Ah. I've never heard of dwarf geckos. What species are they? Eublepharis?
 
Old 06-04-2013, 12:14 AM   #4
Celtic Constrictors
I meant what genus. Sorry. It's late....
 
Old 06-04-2013, 12:16 AM   #5
Kristi23
They are leopard geckos that are short and fat. Most likely a birth defect.
 
Old 06-04-2013, 08:55 AM   #6
Celtic Constrictors
Ah I see what you mean. That's not exactly what I was referring to by miniature. That would just be cruel.
 
Old 06-04-2013, 10:01 AM   #7
Kristi23
I think that's what you would end up with. Geckos need to be a good weight to lay eggs. I just can't think of any good reason to even try it.
 
Old 06-04-2013, 10:35 AM   #8
Celtic Constrictors
Well I really don't think line breeding for smaller animals would inherently end up with something akin to achondroplastic geckos for lack of a better word, I'm not certain it would be harmful. To play the devil's advocate, let's say it does not harm the animal in any way. Would this be a desirable trait by any collectors?

Just to clarify, I am not breeding for this trait nor do I intend to as I certainly believe it would cause egg binding issues but.... Curiosity killed the cat.
 
Old 06-04-2013, 10:56 AM   #9
Kristi23
I can't speak for others, but I don't find it appealing. Maybe some others will reply with how they feel.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 02:52 PM   #10
Pasodama
I am not of a mind that "bigger is always better" (because not everything is) but, with any potential problems aside (should any exist), I wouldn't find it appealing either (with Leos).
 

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