So here's the RAPTOR in question...

[ebartolome]

I posted a question about my (banded) RAPTOR and very dark colored eyes. Here's a couple of pics. Can anyone verify if it's a RAPTOR or not?

 

[727geckokid]

If it Walks like a raptor, Talks Like a raptor and Looks like a raptor.. Must be a Raptor :main_thumbsup:

 

[Clink]

It doesn't seem to have highly red eyes, but it could just be the light.
It would be considered a banded RAPTOR if it has the red eyes, if not, banded APTOR?
haha, maybe..

 

[paulnj]

What was the cross? Definately albino, appears mack and has solid eyes.....

 

[ebartolome]

Not sure of the cross. It's my first. Bought it at a reptile store. The shop had it labeled as a banded raptor.

Can an albino have dark colored eyes other than dark red?

 

[paulnj]

It's definately a banded raptor and could go either way whether mack raptor or not. I would not be suprised if it's actually a mack raptor with that coloring and overall dull mack appearance.

Females and trempers kept at lower temps can have red eyes so dark they appear black at young ages.

 

[ebartolome]

Thanks Paul. I keep her hot side at around 88*. Should it be warmer? I held her up to the light and you can definitely see red, but a very dark shade of red.

 

[paulnj]

I wouldgo more in the 92-94 range myself, but that is a good minimum warm side temp.