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    T. radix Ranch guidofatherof5's Avatar
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    White patch

    For a while I have been wondering about a strange white patch of belly scales. This 8 month old Radix has had this from birth. None of her other siblings has it but her mother "Spot" has a bleached out area on her back. Have any of you seen anything like this before? This little one is normal in every other way. Sheds come off clean and as you can see she's growing up very well. Could it just be the same genetic issue the mother has? What do you think. Thanks for your input.
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    Re: White patch

    looks like a harmless discoloration.....probably not a problem!!!!!

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    Re: White patch

    how cute... a birthmark!! lol!
    Mother of many snakes and a beautiful baby girl! I am also a polymer clay artist!


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    Re: White patch

    if her mother has a light patch too, I wonder whether it's a genetic thing, like that piebald gene
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    Re: White patch

    Quote Originally Posted by aSnakeLovinBabe View Post
    how cute... a birthmark!! lol!
    Shannon, I was thinking the same thing!!
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    Re: White patch

    Looks harmless enouh..

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    Re: White patch

    Thanks for all your comments. Until something changes, I won't worry.
    Steve
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