Is it common for them to be this light in color?
Thanks-
Matt Schubarth
Pet Nebula
2100 Stephens #116
Missoula, Montana 59801
406 541 9929
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What do you guys and gals think of this Colombian Rainbow?
Biophiliacs
May 04, 2004 09:58 AM
Replies (3)
Raven01
May 04, 2004 10:24 AM
Lovely snake. My male isn't that light now, but he was close to it at one time. Just going by my experience with him (my only rainbow), I think it is possible for them to be lighter when they're young and turn darker with age. Hopefully Jeff Clark will chime in here on this one as he specializes in rainbows.
As an aside, I was in Missoula several years ago and have to say you live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country I've ever visited. 
Raven
>>Is it common for them to be this light in color?
>>Thanks-
>>Matt Schubarth
>>Pet Nebula
>>2100 Stephens #116
>>Missoula, Montana 59801
>>406 541 9929
>>
biophiliacs
May 04, 2004 10:34 AM
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Raven01
May 04, 2004 10:53 AM
and is about 16 now. He was in pretty bad shape when I got him (a rescue) but once he lost all the retained shed, put on some weight and regained his health, he lightened up considerably. These days he's more of a milk chocolate color and the pattern is barely discernable. If your guy is already 6 years old and still that light, I'd say he's an exemplary specimen.
Raven
