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This little fellow was born on June 5th 2003 in an otherwise normal litter of boas. All of his siblings are in the 16" to 18" range, while he measures a mere 6". He doesn't appear to be getting any longer - just thicker. He is essentially, the same size as he was when he was born. BTW, he was perfectly formed at birth - he is not a premie.

He has been taking regular meals (mice pinks) and is in excellent health. He is just about to shed for the 2nd time.

The attached picture was taken 8/10/03

Has anyone here ever had a "dwarf" born in a litter?
I'm curious if this could be a genetic trait that can be passed on, or is it simply a fluke thing.

I would appreciate everyone's thoughts on this.

Thank you,

Mike Greathouse...

Reptilian Dreams

What a little beauty though hey, When I got my het for albino's they were very small, I still have one male that is over two years old and you would think by the size of him that he is about six months old, he's growing but slowly.

Ide keep that little fella

steve

I am very interested in seeing that little guy as time goes by...

later Randy T.
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You never experience life until you have kids..then you realize what you should have done rather then what you did do

Would be very interested to see it in a year or so.

maybe its a midget
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laddertails RULE

If you find out it's hereditary i want one...

hey thats the coolest! if you'd be willing to let it go let me know