From what I've read, in-breeding first generation shows no signs of problems - but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Many breeders breed Dad's to daughters, Mom's to sons and brothers to sisters, but I don't think I've ready anywhere that they breed grandparents to grandchildren. Also, no one has shown any genetic defaults from these offspring, so I'm inclined to think that the only issue, if there is one, would be a shortened life span.



It's good to get different bloodlines, it strengthens the line you're working on. So does het breeding and there are a lot of people who can only afford hets.



Good luck with your project! Would love to see eggs and babies when the time comes!
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...got balls?



graycat



Letting me live here:

2.2 normals

0.1 pie ball

1.0 hetpied

0.1 Suriname

? Common snapping turtle

? Alligator snapping turtle

1 Guinea pig

2 gold fish (turtle survivors)

3 pet rats and

3 cats

Oh yeah, and 3 children!

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