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I think it's not clear whether or not tail kinks are genetic, which is why most people don't breed them. There was a morph a few years ago that had a higher incidence of tail kinks, but a gecko can also have a tail kink because of position in the egg or incubation temp, or supplementation issues. Most people feel it's better to be on the safe side and not breed.
Aliza
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It's very possible that some tail kinks are and some aren't, but I don't think anyone has proved anything definitively. I'm sure if that's not the case I'll hear about it here pretty soon!
Aliza
Aliza
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I would say in some cases of line bred traits you CAN get a genetic tail kink. I feel that most are from injuries, incubation and suppliment deficiencies during gestation.
I can tell you I bred a mack blizzard with a hip deformity and she laid 16 clutches and all were PERFECT (as were her parents). I bought a HIGH DOLLAR mack a few years back with a tail kink and in 3 seasons none of the siblings have shown one
I had a 5 star tail kinked animal and it gave me a few just lke it
I can tell you I bred a mack blizzard with a hip deformity and she laid 16 clutches and all were PERFECT (as were her parents). I bought a HIGH DOLLAR mack a few years back with a tail kink and in 3 seasons none of the siblings have shown one
I had a 5 star tail kinked animal and it gave me a few just lke it
im gonna have to agree with the some are, some arent theory. while you can have a genetic tail kink, it's also very easy to kink a hatchlings tail while they are young (i.e. anpther hatchling bites ones tail, tail gets stepped on, tail gets stuck somewhere) but i believe that tail kinks are not a major issue or health concern for geckos. i have bred kinked tailed geckos and have no regrets, especially if the animal has nice genetics
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As someone that is new to the leo game, I have a rough understanding of genetics in general, be it gecko or anything else...and I personally wouldn't purchase a gecko or any other animal with such an anomaly. That is if I was interested in breeding. The risk is just too great. I could care less if the seller "claims" it is a product of being caught in a deli cup or what ever. I personally wouldn't trust that claim unless I knew this seller very well and could trust them 100%..no offense meant to any one. Just my .02...
Now if you just want a great pet and happen to be searching for a very pretty morph, I see no harm in getting one with a kinked tail. It often reduces the price of said animal making it all the better deal for the purchaser.
Now if you just want a great pet and happen to be searching for a very pretty morph, I see no harm in getting one with a kinked tail. It often reduces the price of said animal making it all the better deal for the purchaser.
+1....so you are saying you would be upset if you were sold a gecko that didn't sho any signs of tail kinks in the photo on a breeders sight and then you recieve one that has a rather bad kink?
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Yes, yes indeed I would be peeved if I paid for a gecko that was perfect in a picture but then showed up with a kinked tail. That breeder would have sum splainin to do.
I'm not a total newb by no means, some genetic oopses can take some time to show up. so if a breeder took a pic of a "perfect" geck (or what ever, as my interest are very broad) and what showed up at my door had a kinked tail or any other slow to show defect....yeah I wouldn't be happy!!
I'm not a total newb by no means, some genetic oopses can take some time to show up. so if a breeder took a pic of a "perfect" geck (or what ever, as my interest are very broad) and what showed up at my door had a kinked tail or any other slow to show defect....yeah I wouldn't be happy!!
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