Albinos and light sensitivity

[Rhacodactyl]

I know albinos are sensitive to light, but I've never owned any personally so I'm wondering just how light sensitive they are. Tremper's FAQ says they "need to be 3-4 months old to get used to light." I'm not sure what exactly it means by getting used to light, but I'm assuing they never get to the point where they can tolerate it as well as non-albinos (is this correct)? So can anybody give me examples to illustrate how light sensitive adults are? I mean are they fine under normal indoor lighting conditions, natural light on an overcast day, etc? Thanks.

 

[LeosForLess]

When they hatch they almost dont want to eat. If you keep them in dark then take natural light pics when theyre a month old they will hate it. They basically have to get used to it.

 

[gerryl]

yep

would agree, but they are nocturnal...got an Adult male...still does not like light, if feeding in early evenin' he will eat a little and then return to the hide at speed, use a Infra (red 25w) bulb for night time viewing and he will only come out when the bulb is on if the rest of the room is in darkness! the only exception is when he's feed hoppers...don't matter what time of the day he's out for the weekly treat

 

[[Username]]

My BB hates it too. If I go in the viv he might come to the entrance and look about but until its completely dark he ain't out for long if at all. He also closes his eyes when a light is shined at him and refuses to open them for a while(locating him at night to know what hide to let the crix out in front of takes a flash light and he hates it) he'll also move outta the lights reach so I know he hates it.

 

[BalloonzForU]

Adults seem to be a little less sensitive depending on which Albino we are talking about.

Rainwaters are the least sensitive as adults because their eyes don't stay red as adults.

Trempers are next, as they will hold on to some of the red, but still get a little darker.

Bells are the most sensitive as they hold onto the red eyes more than the other two.

 

[Rhacodactyl]

So is it better to expose them to some light so they'll get used to it, or do you keep them in dim lighting while they're young and they just naturally become more tolerant as they get older?