Albino Vagrans update

[Joshua]

Hey y'all, just wanted to share a post-brumation update of my albino boy. He's in shed, but it's not very often that I find him staying still for a photo op.

[thamneil]

Very pretty! I really like the contrast of dark and light tones.

[Joshua]

Thanks. This pic doesn't do much for his true contrast. The yellow and purple really pops. Once he sheds I'll try for a pic with natural light.

[guidofatherof5]

Sweet.

[Invisible Snake]

Great looking specimen! I wish he was in my collection, I love morphs!

[BLUESIRTALIS]

Sweet snake! Does he have an old injury on his tail? I say he will lose the tip of his tail in a shed or two.

[Ruth]

Sweet snake! Does he have an old injury on his tail? I say he will lose the tip of his tail in a shed or two.

That's exactly what i was wondering.

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

Aw, he is just to adorable!!! I'm not an albino fan, but this boy is so freaking cute!!!

[Joshua]

I'm not sure about the tail. He is WC and was found with a female that is missing the tip of her tail. It's not uncommon in wild snakes in this area. I seem to remember it is often related to flukes (parasites). I got him early last summer, and it hasn't gotten any worse. It's still responsive to touch, so the nerves are at least mostly functioning.

[guidofatherof5]

I don't believe the loss of a tail tip has anything to do with parasites.
A retained shed is usually the culprit.