You probably have a better grasp on the situation than I do. But where are the Lucy's now and who would be willing to start a breeding program? To my knowledge of the 18 that were originally discovered (17.1) only 10.0 are still alive. 1.1 was discovered last year in LA, they are juveniles. Making 11.1 total. I know Audubon has 2 on display (1 at the aquarium and 1 at the zoo), Palm Beach Zoo has 1, Gatorland has 4 and I would think that the oil company has the other 3. I do not know who owns the 1.1 pair that was recently discovered.

Gatorland has expressed interest in trying to breed theirs, but all 4 are currently on display so it will be awhile before that happens.

Even if someone does breed, the offspring will be hets for leucism requiring them to be bred back to their fathers which will take even longer.Arggghh!

I'll just keep praying I can add one to my collection some time in my life time,
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1.0 Albino American alligator, "Smoke"

1.1 American alligator,"Al Bite Ya & Molly"

1.1 Purple Albino Reticulated Pythons, "Gumbo & Abita"

0.1 Eastern Gaboon Viper, "Gabbie" Recently passed away at 24 years old

Help me find this snake!

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