Re: Will feeding schedule affect black rat adult color?

Posted by Jeffrey Yohe on October 24, 1999 at 01:10:43:

In Reply to: Re: Will feeding schedule affect black rat adult color? posted by CD on October 23, 1999 at 07:07:32:

: I have never kept black rats, but I have observed many in the wild over the years. I have seen patterns ranging from a stunning pure black to a washed out coloration retaining much of the juvinile pattern.
: I would not think that feeding frequency would have an affect on this, but rather it is more of an individual variation, with possible genetic influence. Someone with experience in keeping and breeding this species may be able to answer your question further.

The amount of food really won't have an effect on the outcome of coloration in the adult stage. If you feed a lot,and excellerate the growth alot, you may get a liter snake or more patterned snake. But I really don't think it will show at all.

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: : I have never kept black rats, but I have observed many in the wild over the years. I have seen patterns ranging from a stunning pure black to a washed out coloration retaining much of the juvinile pattern. : : I would not think that feeding frequency would have an affect on this, but rather it is more of an individual variation, with possible genetic influence. Someone with experience in keeping and breeding this species may be able to answer your question further. : The amount of food really won't have an effect on the outcome of coloration in the adult stage. If you feed a lot,and excellerate the growth alot, you may get a liter snake or more patterned snake. But I really don't think it will show at all.

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