I found an Albino Garden Snake

[EasternGirl]

okay...sounds good...I think the mat I ordered said that it came with something to attach to the bottom of the tank to hoist it up so that heat can escape...little bump pads or something...

Thanks for all the help!

[WarriorPrincess]

Sorry haven't had a chance to update yet I work alot of hours and keep falling asleep over the computer at night. Was trying to upload some videos of snake. Casper is the name but we don't know if it is a boy or girl. Eating good and seems healthy too. Got a heat rock and comforts as I learn more about care. The snake seems smart and likes to pose for the camera. It almost appears to know what I'm doing and has learned a eating routine and also seems to recognize my voice. So far all it will really eat is nightcrawlers that I cut up in bite size pieces since I'm afraid to over feed. It is growing longer but I can't tell if it's width is more since I see it every day but I do know it's outgrowing his home lengthwise. I'm posting a couple videos and one is of it when I first gave it to my Godson and one is of it eating a worm recently. It concerns me that it turned a bit red/pink while eating I wondered if it was normal to happen that way and perhaps the worm was too large but then I saw other peoples snake videos eating a hairless mouse baby (pinky)? and saw how much larger that is then a worm but would still like the input on video of him eating the worm. Anyway all is fine as far as I can tell and I will post more as my time allows. Thank You for your time and concern. Albino Garten Snake In Oregon - YouTube IMG 14531 - YouTube If these links don't work go to youtube HalloweenQueen115 to view. I will post more video soon too. :-) I've read alot of your post and want to assure everyone I was not scared off by any comments just a very busy and tired person juggling a hectic schedule here. Loving thoughts to you all and Thank You

[WarriorPrincess]

Sorry haven't had a chance to update yet I work alot of hours and keep falling asleep over the computer at night. Was trying to upload some videos of snake. Casper is the name but we don't know if it is a boy or girl. Eating good and seems healthy too. Got a heat rock and comforts as I learn more about care. The snake seems smart and like to pose for the camera. It almost appears to know what I'm doing and has learned a eating routine and also seems to recognize my voice. So far all it will really eat is nightcrawlers that I cut up in bite size pieces since I'm afraid to over feed. He is growing longer but I can't tell if it's width is more since I see it every day. I do know it's outgrowing his home though. I'm posting a couple videos and one is of it eating a worm. It concerns me that it turned a bit red/pink while eating I wondered if it was normal to happen that way and perhaps the worm was too large but then I saw other (pinky)? and saw how much larger that is then a worm but would still like the input on video of him eating the worm. Anyway all is fine as far as I can tell and I will post more as my time allows. Thank You for your time and concern. Albino Garten Snake In Oregon - YouTube and IMG 14531 - YouTube If these links don't work go to youtube HalloweenQueen115 to view. I will post more video soon too. :-)

[PINJOHN]

Sorry haven't had a chance to update yet I work alot of hours and keep falling asleep over the computer at night.

the only positive thing about falling asleep at your computer, is no fatalities if it crashes

[kibakiba]

That's definitely a NW. It looks like a healthy little albino.

As for over feeding, you should probably feed him 3-4 head sized worm chunks every other day, it's really easy to over stuff a baby, and it can be dangerous if done too much. Their muscles aren't fully developed, so they have a harder time swallowing and digesting food. They also have less stomach bacteria than, say, an adult wild caught garter snake. Letting them eat worms that have the soil still in them is a good way of increasing the gut flora.

I'm very glad he's doing so well for you! I hope that he brings your godson a lot of joy for many years! Don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have, we're always willing to help someone in need. And, considering albino northwesterns are quite rare, we're all interested in seeing lots of pictures of him! He's one of the first albinos that I've found extremely cute... I'm pretty big on the northwestern garters, though

[katach]

I'm so glad Caper is doing so well. You may want to pick up some supplement powder. I use tetrafauna's reptocal. I dust my babies worm chunks about every 3-4 feedings. It gives them the calcium that they need for healthy bone development as night crawlers aren't a very good source for that. Like Chantel said don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have, we are always willing to help. I have 4 NW myself and one of my females had babies this summer. Chantel's has babies recently too.

[kibakiba]

Also, cut the worms into slightly smaller chunks. That worm in the video is quite big! Just a little tip. When the pieces are smaller, they make a cute "chewing" kind of face. Hehe.

[katach]

Yes they do. It is really cute. Fish Bait does that too.

[chris-uk]

Sorry haven't had a chance to update yet I work alot of hours and keep falling asleep over the computer at night. Was trying to upload some videos of snake. Casper is the name but we don't know if it is a boy or girl. Eating good and seems healthy too. Got a heat rock and comforts as I learn more about care. The snake seems smart and like to pose for the camera. It almost appears to know what I'm doing and has learned a eating routine and also seems to recognize my voice. So far all it will really eat is nightcrawlers that I cut up in bite size pieces since I'm afraid to over feed. He is growing longer but I can't tell if it's width is more since I see it every day. I do know it's outgrowing his home though.

That all sounds normal and positive. I know everyone will be glad to know that Casper (good name for an albino) is doing well.

I'm posting a couple videos and one is of it eating a worm. It concerns me that it turned a bit red/pink while eating I wondered if it was normal to happen that way and perhaps the worm was too large but then I saw other (pinky)? and saw how much larger that is then a worm but would still like the input on video of him eating the worm.

I'd agree, cut the nightcrawler smaller. Other than the "cute chewing face" if you cut it into smaller pieces you get the pleasure of seeing him finish off one piece and hunt for more, I'd imagine when he'd finished that nightcrawler it was a case of "Strewth, I need to spend the day in bed digesting.".
The pinkness I think is normal for albinos, in the video it looks like the size of the nightcrawler is spreading the scales and pulling the skin tight, so with no pigment in the skin you'll see the colour from the internal organs, blood vessels etc.
If he's happy on nightcrawler and eating well, that's great. Kat's advice about vitamin and calcium supplement is good, and will help keep him healthy until you get him onto pinkies.

Anyway all is fine as far as I can tell and I will post more as my time allows. Thank You for your time and concern. Albino Garten Snake In Oregon - YouTube and IMG 14531 - YouTube If these links don't work go to youtube HalloweenQueen115 to view. I will post more video soon too. :-)

Glad to know that the unbrideled enthusiasm wasn't what delayed your update.

[guidofatherof5]

Great news.
Glad to hear Casper is doing well.