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This is my new Leucistic Texas ratsnake, shipped fresh from BHB reptiles. He's a real firery little thing! I'm sure he will tame down eventually, but right now he's convinced that everything is out to eat him, especially my camera!

Lucy the ratsnake exhibits what is called leucism, which is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in animals and humans. Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in all types of skin pigment, not just melanin. Which is how you end up with an all white snake and cute little blue eyes!

And yes, I am the most creative name-giver of all time. But I wanted a Beatles theme here. :P


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I first want to thank everyone for all the love they've given this picture. It means a whole lot. Sadly, little baby Lucy died of unknown causes. It was a very tragic night, and she will be missed.
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:iconadickson10193:
What is that a real snake?
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:iconotanifumetsu:
~OtaniFumetsu Apr 6, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Yes, he was very much a real snake. :) This a a texas rat snake, and the white is a result of a genetic trait know as leucisism. Leucistic animals lack all color pigments, but are not albino (albino is only the lack of melanin).
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:iconadickson10193:
that's so cool. :)

you can only find them in Texas they are poisonics snakes. :O
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:iconladfree:
~LadFree Mar 1, 2013  Student General Artist
Thanks I used here :) [link]
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:iconbelial-volta:
I'm so sorry Lucy passed away. :( But what a gorgeous thing she was, her fiery spirit will live on.
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~JaqErant92 Feb 8, 2013  Professional General Artist
Pretty snake! And I hate snakes. No offense.
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:iconotanifumetsu:
~OtaniFumetsu Mar 3, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
no offense taken! It's nice you can find beauty even in something you hate. :)
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~hiru-ma-enjiru Feb 7, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
So cute, he was beautiful!
I love that face, he'd be perfect for a little LOL snake caption :D
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:iconleodarking:
haha died lol
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:iconhiru-ma-enjiru:
~hiru-ma-enjiru Feb 7, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Go somewhere else to dump your 'boy issues'
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