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OSMDEATHOWNER
02-24-14, 04:59 PM
I brought this boa a lil while back but now looking at other albino red tail pics, I wonder if there is more too my little guy. He has very little red in his tail and all the pics I see, they have more. I decided to come back to where Ive learned it all, and ask, what kind of albino red tail is this???

SnakeyJay
02-25-14, 06:55 AM
Personally I'd just say it's an older albino that has started to yellow out... But I'm no expert.

Kid Boa
02-25-14, 08:01 AM
Good morning.

Just to clarify, this is not a red tail, its a BCI (Boa Constrictor imperator) so I'm guessing that you asking if this is a Kahl or Sharp gene.

Guessing by the wider saddles and lighter color I'm GUESSING this is a Kahl but there is no way to be sure unless you know what the parents were.

Hope this helps.

OSMDEATHOWNER
02-25-14, 08:52 PM
Whats the difference if you dont mind me asking, I have a ball python collection, this is my first boa!

Kid Boa
02-26-14, 08:09 AM
Whats the difference if you dont mind me asking, I have a ball python collection, this is my first boa!

A "true" red tail is a BCC (Boa constrictor constrictor) A bit bigger Boa and more vibrant reds in the tail.

Have a look here, should help. :)

Boa constrictor constrictor | Stöckl - Die Nr.1 Boa constrictor Seite im Internet (http://www.boa-constrictors.com/en/boa_constrictor_constrictor)

Tsubaki
02-26-14, 08:13 AM
There are 2 strains of albino, kahl and sharp. They are not compatible, so if you breed a khal to a sharp you get all normal colored babies. I would also guess this is a kahl albino, most of the albino boa's are kahl. :)

SnakeyJay
02-28-14, 01:06 PM
There are 2 strains of albino, kahl and sharp. They are not compatible, so if you breed a khal to a sharp you get all normal colored babies. I would also guess this is a kahl albino, most of the albino boa's are kahl. :)

Over here it's a good mix of sharp and kahl that's available/kept... :)

Tsubaki
02-28-14, 01:27 PM
Awesome! i personally prefer the sharp albino's, but they are pretty uncommon here. :)