backafter30
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I have a couple of corns with a rather odd configuration of being extremely narrow, or laterally compressed in the forward third of their bodies, making them look almost like some kind of tree python. It starts at their necks, but about 1/3 of the way back, they become a normal shape, and do not even look thin. Their belly scutes forward are maybe 1/4 the width of those on the rest of their bodies, but their overall height is the same. It's like the ribs have little curve to them, and just extend straight down from the spine, creating flat sides. This does not seem to affect them in any negative way, and the one I have of breedable size is a great breeder that has never passed this trait onto any offspring. The other one I have is young, but would actually make a dandy pairing for the other. I have been told by other breeders that they have observed this issue before, but did not know of the cause or of any negative effects, other than appearance. It was speculated that the issue was one of temperature during incubation, and was not a genetically transmittable trait, but I would appreciate other opinions. Thanks! Jim
