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milvstrana
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29/04/2010 : 16:08:15
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| Ive been searching the net my next morphs to buy an.come across a spider royal advertised cheaper than normal and while reading the description it said about a spider head wobble trait? what's all that about? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/04/2010 : 16:47:19
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| All Spiders (from train wreck cases to barely noticeable) have a neurological issue that makes their head wobble. Think Parkinsons for reptiles. |
 
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milvstrana
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 29/04/2010 : 18:16:32
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| since they all have it, Is it a problem to them or will it cause a problem for the owner of the snake then? |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 29/04/2010 : 18:41:48
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| It wont kill them, but it cant be nice for them. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 29/04/2010 : 19:05:56
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| On the other hand, Spiders have a reputation for being voracious eaters. |
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milvstrana
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 29/04/2010 : 21:56:06
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| What do you mean BE? |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 07:15:20
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Originally posted by milvstrana
What do you mean BE?
I mean that Spiders are known to be very good eaters. |
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milvstrana
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 08:27:13
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| Thanks, and you lot save the day again :-) |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 08:46:46
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Personally I have always said I wouldn't buy one, however I really like Killerbees so may have to go back on that one day.
Its also worth noting that even if you find one with no or barely noticeable wobble, it does not mean that any ofspring will be the same, the severity appears to be completely random with that gene. |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 10:01:42
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| I have a Spider morph (male) who has a slight head wobble when he gets excited and now it's restricted purely to feeding time other than that he behaves quite normally, as above they do tend to be good eaters ! |
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
482 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 11:18:57
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| ahh that poor snake does it hurt them ?? |
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Danny Action1
Yearling
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 11:25:16
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| My spider is showing no signs yet of the wobble and hes 2 years old now |
0.1.0 Lemmon Pastel
0.1.0 Albino
1.0.0 Spider
1.0.0 Pastel
1.1.0 Mojave
1.0.0 Het Pied
0.1.0 Pied
0.1.0 Pinstripe
1.0.0 Double het Caramel Glow
0.1.0 Het Orange Ghost
0.1.0 Het Caramel |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 12:08:43
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Id never have one, althought they look stunning. I dont think its right to breed something knowing it WILL have a neurological problem just because we like how it looks.
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
482 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 19:47:21
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Originally posted by boze
Id never have one, althought they look stunning. I dont think its right to breed something knowing it WILL have a neurological problem just because we like how it looks.
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i cant agree more Bose i was going to save for one till i found out about this but as u dont know if its off spring will have it , does that mean it be affect morphs from them ?? |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 20:24:41
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Originally posted by mischang
ahh that poor snake does it hurt them ??
Who knows, but they arnt designed to be upside down and have their heads pointing up like that, so it must put some strain on them.
If it was a breed of dog that looked a bit differant but couldn't keep itself the right way up, nobody would want one. But because its a snake and you cant really tell if its in pain, people can somehow justify it to themselves. |
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
482 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 20:33:52
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| dobermanns get wobbles too ! and thats a brain issue i know that it causes confusion and it hurts them and they can easy hurt them selfs because of it , thats why i ask , i worked for years in a rescue and ur right no one wants them ! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/04/2010 : 22:03:19
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If you like the look, what about a Pinstripe, similar looks and no problems?
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 22:12:46
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| The Youtube video is a very extreme example and not typical of all Spider morphs |
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
482 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 22:15:41
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Originally posted by Blackecho
If you like the look, what about a Pinstripe, similar looks and no problems?
that picture does very much look like a spider even though te stripe is very ov but still beauiful |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/04/2010 : 22:59:28
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| Very what? |
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spider head wobble trait?
