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Posted by custom2011 on October 14, 2002 at 23:01:35:
In Reply to: Anyone Experienced With Baby Leucistic TX Rat Snakes Please posted by supermanbp99 on October 12, 2002 at 12:21:05:
: Is it normal for baby snakes of this kind to be a bit pink? I have been told that they acquire their trademark stark white coloration as they mature. Is this info accurate, or do the babies I was looking at possibly have another form of albinism? Thanks!
Yes, at about 24 inches they will become completely white without any pink. I raised a Trio from neonates and have had two successful clutches of Leucistic TX Rats. All the neonates have a pink hue particularly on the back of the head. I believe this is due to the lack of pigment and the blood showing through the skin (especially at the back of the head where a lot of veins are located).
Be prepared for a big snake if you feed it well. My male is approaching 6 feet long and big around as a 50 cent coin. Mine are very agressive feeders and will snatch a thawed mouse from my hand at 2' when hungry.
