Okay, you got me, here's what the pic looked like before I used my advanced Photoshop skills:

Just kidding of course. Truth is, I don't even own Photoshop, and wouldn't know (or have time to learn) how to use it if I did. I am a technology challenged person, and I only know how to use my camera in the automatic mode. As a result, I have always had trouble getting decent indoor pictures. I am using four 100 watt bulbs, with the flash turned off. One of the bulbs is a "Reveal" bulb, which I think is responsible for a slight pinkish cast. "In person" the animal in question has a redder tail, purplish sides, a snow white top, and darker (almost black) saddles. If you look close you will see that the picture you questioned is over-exposed. I think this is because the camera is going off the dark background, while the snake is white. I had the same problem last night taking pictures of some white patternless south Brazilians. An example:

The snake above is actually white with a bright red tail, but it came out over-exposed, pink, and with a dull tail.
Here are a couple more pics of the animal in question, taken right after her first shed. I never posted them because I didn't think they did her justice. Truth is, this is simply the prettiest boa constrictor I have ever laid eyes on, and I was offended by your remarks. But time is on my side, this snake stays with me and there will be plenty more pictures and plenty of people to see it "in person" and vouch for it's beauty. And who knows, maybe someday I'll even find the time to learn how to use all those little buttons and dials on my camera.

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