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| Genetics, Taxonomy, Hybridization General discussions about the science of genetics as well as the ever changing face of taxonomy. Issues concerning hybridization are welcome here as well. |
04-09-2006, 12:34 AM
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Scaleless Snakes
I was thumbing through an issue of Reptiles magazine, Oct. 05, and I came across an article about a Northern Water Snake that was scaleless. According to the article the condition is termed "merolepid" and is the result of a simple recessive gene.
The snake looks leathery. It looks like it would feel like a crested gecko, which I think is one of the softest things known to mankind.
The article went on to say that the snake had a hard time shedding when younger. It required assistance, but eventually grew to be able to shed on its own.
It's strange and unique looking. I recently saw a scaleless snake for sale on KS to the tune of $25,000.00. I don't know about all that. Any of you ever have any "hands on" with one of these guys?
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04-09-2006, 10:56 AM
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Many years ago while at Dr. Bechtel's place, I saw and handled a few that he had. If I remember correctly, they were Texas rat snakes. Very odd feeling.
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04-09-2006, 10:59 AM
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I just saw a thread on scaleless ball pythons, termed Derma balls..fascinating looking snake.
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04-09-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Skunky
I just saw a thread on scaleless ball pythons, termed Derma balls..fascinating looking snake.
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They are breeding it now. I am against it. The snake was missing one of the key things to its suvival, its heat pits.
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04-09-2006, 08:43 PM
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They are breeding it now. I am against it. The snake was missing one of the key things to its suvival, its heat pits.
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I don't know if breeding it is a good idea or not. I guess it does not really matter one way or another to me. As far as it not having heat pits, I think they should do just fine. You don't really need heat pits when your food is dangled in front of your face with tongs.
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04-09-2006, 08:47 PM
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I think I also saw somewhere that it's for sale as a het..yet the genetics are unproved!
Didnt know about the missing heat pits! Somethings should just be left alone. Seems as though profit overrides ethics sometimes
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04-10-2006, 04:28 PM
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Does anyone have a picture to post of one? I would be interested to see what they look like.
I tried the link posted above but it's no longer valid.
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04-10-2006, 07:11 PM
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04-11-2006, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Skunky
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Thanks for the links, Skunky.
Interesting, to say the least. 
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