OK...someone explain to me...

Posted by Mr. D on January 18, 2002 at 23:53:21:

In Reply to: Albino Iguana's posted by Chris on January 18, 2002 at 23:14:11:

Since I fully admit that I have no background in breeding or genetics whatsoever. If an animal that is dependant on the sun, and more directly ultraviolet rays, is born with the genetic traits for albinism wouldn't that animal naturally be extinguished in the wild since, in this case, albinism would be an extreme weakness in the animal's makeup? If I'm on the right track here, then how will it be possible to keep these "albino" iguanas healthy if they cannot be exposed to light? Or is this not a "true albino"?

Incidently, the last price tag I saw on an albino was around $4000. I'm not too concerned about getting one personally as I know that some idiot will buy one without knowing how big it gets or how to care for it and, eventually, my phone will ring.

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• Then why do Albino Humans have to wear Sunglasses in the sun? N/P Alona 01/20/02 (1)
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: Since I fully admit that I have no background in breeding or genetics whatsoever. If an animal that is dependant on the sun, and more directly ultraviolet rays, is born with the genetic traits for albinism wouldn't that animal naturally be extinguished in the wild since, in this case, albinism would be an extreme weakness in the animal's makeup? If I'm on the right track here, then how will it be possible to keep these "albino" iguanas healthy if they cannot be exposed to light? Or is this not a "true albino"? : Incidently, the last price tag I saw on an albino was around $4000. I'm not too concerned about getting one personally as I know that some idiot will buy one without knowing how big it gets or how to care for it and, eventually, my phone will ring.

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