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Angry Baby Lucyby ~OtaniFumetsu

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Reptiles & Amphibians

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.

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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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~ADickson10193 Apr 4, 2013

What is that a real snake?

~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).