I can't comment on the breeding of super motleys but I can at least contribute a little information on super motleys. Last May 2007 I produced 7 super motleys. They are indeed unusual animals (they do indeed have a funny build, and their sticking their tongue out like a rattlesnake flicks it is quite delightful), but at this juncture have never missed a meal and are the same size as all of my other 2007 babies (bigger than some).

They are feeding on close to medium sized rats. I have talked to numerous people who wanted to buy these animals and have told all of them because of all the rumours surrounding the supers that I will only sell supers when I personally raise them to maturity and successfully breed them. It doesn't mean it can't be done, I just am happy to delay any sales of the supers until I am convinced that they are viable animals. I am planning on breeding them in 2010 (I don't breed any boa until it is 3 1/2-4). If ANYTHING happens to any of my 7 snakes, I have told numerous people I will be the first to report it. Until that time I will keep raising them and hope for the best. I have 2 males and 5 females. I do think one mutation can be bred into another mutation and make it better. There are strong lines of ball python morphs and there is no question in my mind that these feeding, breeding, reproductive qualities are inheritable.



I have posted numerous photos and data of breeding motleys on our site and I will continue to update our experiences.



In terms of the motleys in general, they are fabulous animals (I have had my first motleys for 6 years now and they are massive!).

If for whatever reason it takes us a while to nail down if this single combination is good-and a viable one I would not let that dissuade me from getting into the motleys, they at least in my experience have been fantastic animals. One must be realistic that we are dealing with biology and mutaions by definition may result in positive and negative results. I tend to let the data do the talking and the results will influence my decisions in the future.

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