Hello Everyone,
I hope I'm posting this in the right category, since it's not about a particular dragon's health. Anyway... In the next few months, I will become a new dragon mommy, and I'm currently most interested in the zeros. I've heard they can have issues and genetic defects compared to other dragons that are closer to the dragon's core/original genetic makeup, the breeder I've chosen has said they usually don't have any major issues. Has anyone seen a difference health-wise for Zeros, and is their life expectancy about the same as others, despite apparently having lesser genetic strength? Health is the utmost importance to me; not the morph.
Thanks,
.ks.
Since they are a relatively new morph, genetics on them wouldn't be expected to be as "strong" as other morphs, simply because the bloodline is so new and hasn't been strengthened as much as it might need to be.
That doesn't mean that zeros are prone to genetic health issues while other morphs aren't. You can most definitely get a very healthy zero. It comes down to the breeders genetic practices though.
It's generally excepted and understood that hetxhet pairings produce the healthiest zero's as the bloodlines are the most diverse that way.
If your breeder is breeding visxvis or even visxhet I'd most likely reconsider. Although some claim visxhet is fine. Hetxhet would be prefered.
Since they are a relatively new morph, genetics on them wouldn't be expected to be as "strong" as other morphs, simply because the bloodline is so new and hasn't been strengthened as much as it might need to be.
That doesn't mean that zeros are prone to genetic health issues while other morphs aren't. You can most definitely get a very healthy zero. It comes down to the breeders genetic practices though.
It's generally excepted and understood that hetxhet pairings produce the healthiest zero's as the bloodlines are the most diverse that way.
If your breeder is breeding visxvis or even visxhet I'd most likely reconsider. Although some claim visxhet is fine. Hetxhet would be prefered.
I don’t mind at all. I’m looking at Cliffhanger Reptiles LLC. So far I’ve been really impressed with them and what I’ve seen, and they don’t mind all the questions I’ve asked or make you feel silly for asking “newbie questions” like some do. They got back to me straight away with a really detailed answer. I haven’t asked about visxvis yet, as I was waiting on your answer lol. But I plan to. .