A Question about Albino Super Snows

[Albey]

So far this year I have hatched out four Tremper Albino Super Snow’s. The first three’s eye color has been a very dark red, kind of a Ruby red. When looking at them with just the naked eye they appear almost black but when photographed you can see they are deep red. The eyes on these are not the least bit sensitive to light. They act just like the regular Super Snow’s in regular lighting. On Tuesday I hatched out my fourth one. It was incubated to be Male at 88 degrees. This one as soon as I opened the incubation box it’s eyes were closed. At first I thought it was born without eyes or was some how deformed, but the eyelids looked fine they were just shut. After putting it up in my baby rack I checked on it in a little while and saw that it’s eyes were fine but they appeared to be solid red in color. They were much lighter in color than the previous ones, kind of a Candy Apple Red. As soon as the light got in it eyes it shut them. I tried to photograph it but it wouldn’t keep its eyes open. Today I tried photographing it in its cage rather than trying to take it out. I had to keep it pretty dark. I was able to get a few shots but they are still not very good. They do show the eye color though so they will have to do until I can get better pictures.

The first shots are of one of the dark red-eyed Albino Super Snows.

The next two are of the lighter red-eyed Albino Super Snow.

I would love to hear from any one else that has produced Albino Super Snows. What color are the eyes and are all of them the same color? I would like to find out if this is a completely different type of Super, kind of like Tremper's Raptors or just what is going on with them. This is not just for Tremper Albino. I would also like to hear from any one that has produced Las Vegas and Bell line to hear about their eye color.:main_thumbsup:

Please post any information you might have.

Thanks in advance,:main_yes:

 

[eyelids]

I couldn't tell ya, but they sure are much lighter. Its interesting about the light sensitivity. Very cool SS Albinos either way!

 

[marula]

..i'm really corious to see them next year!!!

 

[KelliH]

Hi Albey-

I have only hatched out 3 Super Snows: 2 Bells and 1 Rainwater. Both Bells were incubated at 90 for male and have more vividly red colored eyes:

The Rainwater was incubated at 82 for female, and has really dark eyes, they almost look black:

I just assumed the difference in the eye color of the two was due to the fact that Rainwater Albinos have darker eyes in general (not red/pink). I wonder though if incubation temps have something to do with the difference in your Tremper SS's eyes. I have noticed that some of my female Raptors that were incubated at 82 have very dark eyes, almost a maroon color, while females incubated at 86 have the vivid red eyes. I am anxiously waiting to hatch a Super Snow Bell incubated at 82 to see if there is a difference in eye color, unfortunately it looks like I won't hatch one until 2007.:main_angry:

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I'm speechless... (and that doesn't happen very often!)

 

[brandy101010]

WoW! Very Nice! Those eyes are awesome!

 

[tdemp]

has anyone read about ron trempers thing on how temp affects the color of the hatchling. the higher the incubation the brighter the hatchling the lower the incubation the darker the hatchling. well maybe it has sometihng to do with that. you said that the one was incubated at 88 and had lighter eyes... just a thought

 

[Albey]

I just assumed the difference in the eye color of the two was due to the fact that Rainwater Albinos have darker eyes in general (not red/pink). I wonder though if incubation temps have something to do with the difference in your Tremper SS's eyes. I have noticed that some of my female Raptors that were incubated at 82 have very dark eyes, almost a maroon color, while females incubated at 86 have the vivid red eyes. I am anxiously waiting to hatch a Super Snow Bell incubated at 82 to see if there is a difference in eye color, unfortunately it looks like I won't hatch one until 2007.:main_angry:

Hi Kelli,
I have already seen your Bell line Albino Super Snow from pictures you have posted of it (and your avatar) and noticed how much lighter the eyes on it are. They look exactly like the eyes on this new one I just hatched out. That is one of the main reasons I wanted to hear about the different lines of Albinos. Is it very light sensitive?

I find it very interesting that it was incubated at a higher temperature and that your Raptor Females incubated at the higher temperature also had the vivid red eyes. Maybe it does have something to do with the higher temperature. I have to admit though, I kind of don’t want it to be temperature related (just from a business stand point), as I would love to find out it is a separate morph.:main_thumbsup: As stunning as the solid black eyes and the ruby red eyes are, they are just not as cool as the vivid red eyes.

 

[herplover92]

I had never heard of super snow, can i get some genetic information. How is it produced? who has them for sale? they are such newbie question.

 

[Albey]

I had never heard of super snow, can i get some genetic information. How is it produced? who has them for sale? they are such newbie question.

Hi Samuel,
You can find some information on them at the link below.

Mack Super Snow

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

 

[herplover92]

Thanks! i new about the Mack, i just didnt know about the albino mack, it is great! I love the red eyes on yours. i am going to purchase a mack, just not right now( dont have the budget).

 

[GroovyGeckos.com]

Hi Albey, I think the only difference is the temperature they were incubated at. Keep in mind the lighter ones can 'cool' and darken very easily if they are not kept above 90 degrees. Normal Trempers eyes, and even their skin pigment can darken, from cooler than normal temps, even overnight. We are seeing the same thing in the Blazing Blizzards (the solid or "snake eyed" ones) also.

My RAPTOR babies last year showed the same differences in eye color that you speak of. The lighter, brighter red eyes coming from higher temps.