Ross, I didn't see, anything on the video, or read anything about the Corn snake in the link. Maybe there is some confusion? There is a gene in Corn snakes that causes similar behavior as seen by the boas with IBD. However the star Gazer syndrome in corns is a gene which is an example of an unwanted result of genetic mutations. I actually have a pair of Star Gazers, that I am raising up to test my Sunkissed Corns so I can be sure mine are not carriers of the gene. It acts like a simple recessive just like Amel, or Anery. The Gene was first discovered in Kathy love's Sunkissed Corns which ultimately came from Okeetee stock. Many responsible breeders are testing their stock, with stargazing animals to make sure the gene is not spread to others. At this point it is mainly the Sunkissed Corns which are under suspicion, however by now the Sunkissed has been bred into many other varieties, so it can pop up anywhere. I personally haven't seen any yet in other varieties, but I'm sure it is there. You can have it in your collection and never see it, until two snakes that are het for the gene are paired up. And even then there is a chance you may not see it. I hope this is what is in the Cornsnake video you mentioned, and I bet it is.
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!



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