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cypherpunks
at Tue Sep 21 20:55:17 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by cypherpunks ]
There are actually three distince genes that carry a form of albinism in western snakes. They are all a type of albinism but they have received different 'pseudonyms' to distinguish the three carrier genes and types.
1) True albinos. These carry an orangish color and appear to lack melanin period. Red eyes.
2) Pink Pastel albinos. These have a subdued red AND melanin pigments which causes the animal to be a washed out pink like a snow corn. Red eyes.
3) 'Hypo' albinos. These appear to have a reduction in melanin but they do express some coloration and have a bright red expression. They have red eyes as well.
All indications so far suggest that these three strains are distinct and would not produce albinos if any one was cross-bred with another.
Sadly, I believe I bought a mated pair and ended up with an 'albino' female and a 'pink pastel albino' male. This will only result in double hets.
CP
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Actually 3 genes for albino in hognose. Each different... - cypherpunks, Tue Sep 21 20:55:17 2004