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05-02-2008, 11:04 PM
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Question about Albino Burms
A buddy of mine recently rescued an albino burm. I had a chance to hang out with him yesterday, and I was just curious...do albino burms get pink heads as they get older? His pattern also looked a bit weird to me. Very faded. Do their patterns fade as they age? This guy was a good 9 feet. It just didn't seem quite like it had a normal burm look to it, but then I have only ever seen babies. This was my first experience around a big one. Sorry I didn't get pics...I know, I know.
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05-03-2008, 05:36 AM
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
my albino burm doesn't have a pink head, but has some pinkish tones to it...more right after he sheds...he is about 5 feet give or take...
i do believe their pattern does fade as they get older also, but it probably differs from snake to snake!
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05-06-2008, 05:39 PM
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
Yes, they ALL Fade w/ age and Size. I've raised and bred them before, the Babies are beautiful. Thats why they used to be so popular. If You want a 'Big' snake thats color gets BETTER w/ age, You want an Albino Retic! Lavender or Purple phases. Their Colors literally get better the older they get!
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05-06-2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
Retics are amazing looking, expecially that albino, now if they didnt get HUGE  |
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
Ugh.. so beautiful Craig.
Eventually I'll have one.. /sigh.
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
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Ugh.. so beautiful Craig.
Eventually I'll have one.. /sigh.
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You see enough of them with missing eyes and skin diseases and you will change the way you look at them.
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05-06-2008, 05:53 PM
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
gorgeous snake craig. i love that bright yellow head.
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05-06-2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
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You see enough of them with missing eyes and skin diseases and you will change the way you look at them.
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i know albinos are prone to medical issues, but the snake is still gonna be sold and produced even if i didnt buy it. so i think it would be better for it to have a good home with someone to care for it right than just some kid or something that won't take care of its special needs.
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Re: Question about Albino Burms
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You see enough of them with missing eyes and skin diseases and you will change the way you look at them.
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Yeah that's the reason why I really don't have one. An Albino would gouge my checkbook as it is, and why would I want to pay that much more for medical expenses.
Nahh. I'm good with my yellow-head 
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