I've recently become addicted to the Florida Kings, Brooksi, specifically. Can someone tell me the difference (if there is one) between an Albino and a Lavendar Albino?
Thanks!
Kare
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Help a newbie out
kareo
Jul 10, 2006 10:26 PM
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kingaz
Jul 10, 2006 11:46 PM
There are two basic types of albinism. One is called t-, or tyrosinase negative, the other is t , or tyrosinase positive. Tyrosinase is an enzyme needed to produce melanin.
T- albinos have no tyrosinase, and produce no melanin. They have ruby red eyes.
T albinos are what are sometimes referred to as lavender albinos. They have tyrosinase, and produce some melanin, which gives them that lavender color. And darker eyes.
Some of the Brooksi experts on this forum can correct me, but I believe that a wild albino brooksi, or floridana has never been found, and the albinos on the market today are a product of crossing with albino california kings. After many generations of breeding, the cal king influence is pretty much gone.
FunkyRes
Jul 11, 2006 03:22 AM
I like the Brooksi kings too.
I use to have one (before college) - though it wasn't any kind of special morph.
They are gorgeous snakes.
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