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A clutch that just hatched has 3 snakes that seem more contrasty than normal, and one deformed snake that looks different from anything I have seen. The clutch started with 9, but two were infertile, yet adhered to the rest, so I left them alone until they were badly molded. I have hatched quite a few eggs, but maybe people who have hatched more than I have will have seen these before. The deformed one is still in the egg, and may not be able to crawl out. Thank you.

Picture of one of the three that are colorful.

deformed one - different view.

The odd colors patterns and deformities could all be contributed to egg stress.
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Tosha
JET Pythons

The only egg stress present was the molding of infertile eggs. I have had that happen before with no ill effect on the other eggs. But maybe it's possible.

Head pattern looks like a classic jungle. No one has been able to prove the genetics with them. They seem to be just a random occurance. If that's the case, it's not a huge loss from a breeding stand point but it's a REALLY cool snake to have in your collection.

Sorry

.....I've had wierd things happen due to neighboring moldy eggs.....

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