is this a normal?

[hughman 125]

im pretty sure my BP is a normal but in the sunlight her scales glow purple pretty noticeably, could this be some type of BP morph or is that with every norm?

[CoolioTiffany]

That happens with most snakes when you put them out in the sunlight. The reflection off of their scales seems to have some different colors, like blue, purple, green, etc.

[hughman 125]

thanks tiffany!

[CoolioTiffany]

thanks tiffany!

No prob

[Vilenica]

Thats their outermost skin protectant looks like oil slick. Its the clear waterproof barrier over the pigmented scales. very noticeable after a fresh shed.

[hughman 125]

very helpful info!

[Kaorte]

Its called iridescence. It is caused by tiny ridges on the scales that reflect light.

I saw a zoomed in picture of the scales once that showed the ridges but I can't find it.

[hughman 125]

Its called iridescence. It is caused by tiny ridges on the scales that reflect light.

I saw a zoomed in picture of the scales once that showed the ridges but I can't find it.

if you ever find it send me a PM! would love to see that

[seeya205]

Did you buy it at a show or pet store? If you did then chances are it's a normal because most know their morphs and will sell them at a higher price than normals. Normals come in slighty different patterns and colours!

[hughman 125]

Did you buy it at a show or pet store? If you did then chances are it's a normal because most know their morphs and will sell them at a higher price than normals. Normals come in slighty different patterns and colours!

got him from a buddy actually, sweet avatar by the way Seeya!