Always wanted an Albino

Albino snakes can throw you off the first time or two when they shed. After that it becomes more obvious.

Yeah, I agree with EL-Ziggy. It can take some time to figure out the albinos, especially if you haven't been keeping snakes, or especially albinos for a long time. If I recall, you are relatively new to both, especially the albino scene, correct?

As long as humidity has been good, he should have a great shed and I wouldn't sweat it. The only time to really worry is if humidity is off/low. I am really meticulous about raising humidity in shed for everyone, even my corn snakes, who probably don't need it. So I tend to mist when I know one of my snakes is going to shed and after their eyes clear.

BP: Humidity stays 55-65% normally (depending on summer or winter) but I up to 70-75% when in shed.

Boas: Humidity stays 60-70% normally (again, depending on season) but I up to 75-80% when in shed.

Corns: Humidity stays at basically whatever the room is, so anywhere from 35-40% to 60%, depending on season, but I up to 60%-65% (not more) when in shed.

Carpet Python: He has yet to shed with me, but he stays about 55-65% normal, so I figure 70-75% in shed.

Anyway, I digressed. All of the above is overkill, but that's how I am. I say meticulous, others say obsessive. Take your pick. The higher humidity can only help and cannot hurt, especially a boa, and especially for a few days.

However, if humidity is where it needs to be, he should shed great every time.

Let us know how it turns out!

Good luck.

P.S. I cannot wait to see him after his shed.

Yes it's definitely alot harder to tell on an albino, I noticed the skin on the jaw goes baggy too, you will start to notice all the little signs soon

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Yeah new to the whole snake keeping scene. I think as he gets near his next shed I’ll pay more attention. His cage was just cleaned out and new substrate so the Humidity was little higher from spraying during resetup. Next time through I’m going to really pay close attention. I would have kicked up the humidity some.
Any ways all is good it came off in one piece. He is fat and happy now.

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I’m pretty much convinced he is in shed, really hard to tell but color is dull and of corse skin is sort of wrinkled but most notably he has like an iridescent hue, really faint but similar to what my Hypo has before she sheds.
Looks like some update pics are in order after the peel.



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Good looking snake!!

Looking great Jake,it's hard to tell at first with albinos, but you will get used to it

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I was right and he shed, the coral is coming in a little more and the orange is really nice. He has settled down really well and I hope has realized I’m not going to eat him. Hard to believe I’ve had him long enough to take out of quarantine. He just ate yesterday but I will do some updates pictures tomorrow. Really an amazing looking snake and looking forward to seeing how this color and pattern progresses.



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Prometheus in his cage.


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Very nice indeed

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Looking good and the red coral is becoming more evident, it’s really noticeable in person. All along his back and sides as well. Should be fun to see this guy progress but I don’t want him to grow to fast.


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He's looking sharp Jake! I'm getting the itch for a new baby too. The litter I'm looking at should be born May 19ish. Cant wait.

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Them eyes are so cool

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Love the look of him [emoji2]


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Love those Stoner eyes!

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They’re my favorite in all species.


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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3e44a19493.jpgcouple days post shed, Prometheus is looking good.


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Gorgeous boa!

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Such a beautiful boa...I’ve always liked the albinos. That coral color is just incredible.

He is really coming along and the coral is something else in person. It’s coming in more and more.

Looking really great jake.albino eyes on a boa are just so cool, weird how a lot of people are freaked out by the red eyes


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Looking really great jake.albino eyes on a boa are just so cool, weird how a lot of people are freaked out by the red eyes


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Agreed on the eyes. Also weird how a lot of people freak out about snakes!

Jake - looking awesome. He's really doing well.

Prometheus has really colored up well. Coral is showing up real nicely and growing quickly. It’s been over six months and he has gone from the 120 gram range to over 350. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ae5560f106.jpg


Really an amazing demeanor. Loves to be handled or at least wants to be out of if his cage, lol never strikes out other than his first 30 minutes in my possession. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...35965b96de.jpg



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Looking really great jake, glad enjoy having your little boa


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Kinda getting some snake updates done and this is Prometheus, call these the 8 month pics. He weighs 502 grams and no chance getting a length on him but around 3 feet


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Super nice looking boa. Love seeing progression. Keep posting em

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He just shed last night/this morning and looking great.

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Getting big too. Almost time for an enclosure upgrade.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...28d5b1a851.jpg. One year ago today Prometheus arrived. So angry when he got here and he has been great ever since. He got a bigger apartment for his anniversary and within the next six or eight months I’ll look into his permanent enclosure.

He's looking good!

He's really looking great jake, glad he's chilled out for you now

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Really like the color in this shot. Most recent weight is 749 grams.


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Another ok shot.


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He's looking great!

Great looking boa. He has some amazing colors.

Very handsome little fellow.


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Great colour jake,nice and bright

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He’s getting a lot more red in his head and neck. Not sure if this is true but I read the coral really starts to show up around this age. Some of the saddles are getting red, pinkish coloring as well.


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It's weird how the coral kicks in later looking great

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Yeah, I’m learning more about it but I definitely like it.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...da37b6211f.jpg. Under black light, seems kinda cool but I don’t think Prometheus liked it.


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His beautiful pastel colors really remind me of some sort of delicious tropical dessert or sherbet, lol...

He just shed and this is about 4 days post shed. So no black light trickery. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...63467fdba9.jpg


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Looking fantastic jake, love the eyes on albinos

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