These are a pair of T+ Albino Radiated Ratsnakes, Coelognathus radiatus. There are two types of Albinism in Radiated Ratsnakes, T+ and T- , breeding one of each mutation to each other produces normal looking hatchlings that are het for both T+ & T- Albino. Both forms of Albino are also known in the Black Ratsnake as well as other non colubrid species like the Ball Python ... I think they market there T+'s as Caramel Albino ? ... which really does describe there colours and those of the Radiated really well.

In the T+ form of albino, tyrosinase is produced but is blocked from gaining access into the melanophores. Simply put, all the parts are there - they just can't mix. However, in most specimens there is a certain amount of 'mixing' that occurs by cells disrupting or possibly by osmotic transfer. The exact method is unclear, and may vary. What is clear is that T+ albinos are generally darker than their counterparts, often containing traces of melanin deposits that result in a slightly darker look than the T- albinos of the same specie. Often red coloration is particularly prominent and many times the eyes are dramatically darker than expected.



Close up of the Scales showing the three pattern / colouration and the keeling of the scales along the mid dorsal line. (Same snake)




Gravid Female ... looking fit to burst .. they were introduced on the 13.03.07 and seperated on the 25.03.07. This species can have upto 6 clutches a year .. last year she had 3



Female .. Note how dark the eyes are for an Albino



Female Again



Male he's alot more orange than the female

Thanks for looking
Sue x

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STUNNING SUE ,,, will you let me know about the babies!?!?!?!?
ill have a pair of you!!!!!


(have you seen my new gony pics in the "other" forum??

shane

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Stunning snakes, super colour & markings............

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Thanks Guys

Sure will do Shane ... I'll keep you updated Hadn't seen the new pix nope .. but have just shot across and had alook .. excellent photo's ... your java gony girlie is a stunner and a monster size ... did you get the male ?

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Some nice close up pics there.

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ahh wow they are amazing!!

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nice snakes

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Do they ever do the puffing their necks out thing that i've seen radiated rats doing on tv.

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Ive never been a fan of the look of radiated, but those will definetely make me think again , very nice

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Thanks Guys

These pair don't they are quiet placid but I have some Trinket snakes (Coelognathus helena) that do the huffing and puffing and they are related to the Radiated Ratsnake.



and this is a Yellow Striped Ratsnake (Coelognathus flavolineatus) also related to Radiated Ratsnakes that huffs and puffs the same.



Sue x

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