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    Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    These albinos have great camo, can't believe they don't thrive in the wild 😂😉. (Apollos first day out)

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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild




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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild




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    Beautiful snake!
    The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.

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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    Well, they are beautiful and the high contrast individuals are more beautiful. They would actually have a hard time in the wild bc of their bright , white coloration and high yellows. Predators would spot them right away.
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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    Quote Originally Posted by Albert Clark View Post
    Well, they are beautiful and the high contrast individuals are more beautiful. They would actually have a hard time in the wild bc of their bright , white coloration and high yellows. Predators would spot them right away.
    What are you talking about? I can't even see a snake in those pictures

    My albinos don't have the greatest vision, and I know that's true for albino frogs as well. If something didn't snap them up I imagine that'd shorten the lifespan too.

    I am surprised we don't see more albino fossorial snakes though. Living completely underground you wouldn't think the mutation would have the same negative effects.
    3.0 Thamnophis sirtalis,
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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    Quote Originally Posted by DVirginiana View Post
    What are you talking about? I can't even see a snake in those pictures

    My albinos don't have the greatest vision, and I know that's true for albino frogs as well. If something didn't snap them up I imagine that'd shorten the lifespan too.

    I am surprised we don't see more albino fossorial snakes though. Living completely underground you wouldn't think the mutation would have the same negative effects.
    Yeah my guys vision is definitely less than average. Still a great eater and very friendly though, even in shed.


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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    Still one of my favorite morphs. I always loved albino burmese pythons but the first time I saw a albino ball they became my favorite. Even the boas with all their different albino morphs don't look as nice and clean as a albino ball python.


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    Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    I'd have to agree my fave Royal morph has always been HC Albinos followed by Pieds . More recently the Bananas appeal as well .

    I was lucky enough to buy a matching Male HC for my Female HC - so I've got a perfectly matching pair of HC Albinos now .
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    Re: Amazing there aren't more of these in the wild

    Yeah my favorite morp too, followed by pied. Bananas are also amazing. Honestly not a big fan of the (most) multi gene morphs. Oooh can't forget the bels either


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