has anyone heard of...

[sam4snakes]

problems with dumerils having deformed or no tongues?? I have one that I have never seen his tongue flick. I was asking a local "expert" about this and he said that there is a problem with Dumerils being inbred and this affecting their tongues. He strikes at mice out of fear"i guess" but I have not gotten him to eat. The husbandry is right on. I have other snakes so in great condition, so I do know how to keep them, I am positive that husbandry is not an issue here. He is about 4 months and I have had him for about 1 month. He has eaten before as evidenced by the fact that he has shed and deficated since I have has him.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

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