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Howdy to all! I have a question about the "bug-eyed" trait in leucistic Texas Ratsnakes. Is this trait is variable, or is it an either/or? Do all bug-eyed rats have protruding, bulbous eyes, or is it something that can vary in severity with some animals having "slightly" bug eyes?

I was just given this nippy, little leucistic Texas rat that a buddy of mine picked up at the San Antonio show. Since I haven't ever seen a bug-eyed specimen up close, it's hard to tell whether this little guy is bug-eyed or not. He certainly doesn't look like any of the extreme buggies I've seen on the net, but I just want to find out for sure. What does everyone think of this guy - bug eyes or not?

Thanks...David

I could be wrong but that guy looks normal to me.There other in here that can speak on the trait aspect

From what I've seen at shows and in pet stores, yes, the trait is variable; I've seen moderate bug eyes all the way up to huge pop eyes that look like those black moor goldfish...Also, I agree with Dre, yours looks normal (although I always have trouble with baby snakes because their eyes are so large in proportion to their heads anyway...)...

SR