Some albino questions

Every time I go on ks, I find myself looking for albino hoggies, I think it might be time to bite the bullet and just get one. I'm a bit confused about the whole red/extreme red/orange thing though. I have the impression somehow that the "red" albinos hold their colors better into adulthood, but that these are all basically gradiations of the same (compatible) albino gene? Is that correct?

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Originally Posted by Badgemash

Every time I go on ks, I find myself looking for albino hoggies, I think it might be time to bite the bullet and just get one. I'm a bit confused about the whole red/extreme red/orange thing though. I have the impression somehow that the "red" albinos hold their colors better into adulthood, but that these are all basically gradiations of the same (compatible) albino gene? Is that correct?

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That's what I've gathered. Basically line bred albinos. I read a really good explanation on the genetics, gimme a bit and I'll try to find it for you.

Thanks, I've dropped enough hints about how cute they are that I think I'm *this close* to getting the hubby to suggest getting one as if it were his own idea lol. Last night he was asking me about hoggie husbandry requirements :banana:

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Originally Posted by Badgemash

Thanks, I've dropped enough hints about how cute they are that I think I'm *this close* to getting the hubby to suggest getting one as if it were his own idea lol. Last night he was asking me about hoggie husbandry requirements :banana:

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Do it!!! They're beyond easy to care for. And take up so little room to boot! I could not for the life of me find the article I had read. Sorry :/

Extreme Red and Purple Albino will be the ones with the most contrast that will retain their color very well, so do orange

This is an adult female (2 yo - 300 grams) her contrast is still the same as the day I bought her

http://stewartreptiles.com/wordpress...ohognose04.jpg

The more yellow and the less contrast = dull adult

If you want a nice albino get an extreme red or purple line or pick the orangest baby you see.

Not all albinos are created equal ;)

It's fate! Was chatting with the owner of my local reptile store, and he picked up the cutest little orange girl at a show this weekend. He's going to feed her tomorrow and once she eats she's coming home with me!!!

ETA: I held her for about 15 minutes, and she just chilled on my hand, seemed curious but relaxed, and she's about the size of a pencil. I'll get a weight on her tomorrow.

Aww that's awesome!! See if it's meant to happen... it will!! :)
congrats.

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Thanks, I'm super excited right now, I keep squealing! My first ever snake was an albino hoggie about 20 years ago that my mom kept as a class pet that I looked after. Of course I realize now that he must have been a WC oddity because albinos weren't exactly common back then (she said she bought him at the local pet store and paid $100 for him and the set up :disbelief) and I wish she'd kept him! But ever since Mr.Wiggles I've wanted another one and I'm so excited it's finally happening.

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Originally Posted by Badgemash

Thanks, I'm super excited right now, I keep squealing! My first ever snake was an albino hoggie about 20 years ago that my mom kept as a class pet that I looked after. Of course I realize now that he must have been a WC oddity because albinos weren't exactly common back then (she said she bought him at the local pet store and paid $100 for him and the set up :disbelief) and I wish she'd kept him! But ever since Mr.Wiggles I've wanted another one and I'm so excited it's finally happening.

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20 years ago!?!? That's kind of amazing.

I vote you name her Miss Wiggles :P

I just got mine a few weeks ago and he is so cool. Except that he won't eat, but we're working on that lol
He has such a personality.
I vote Miss Wiggles too!!! :)

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