color change

Jay · 10-29-10, 10:52 AM

my guyana red tail lost the color in his tale is now brow? will it ever be red again and hpw could it change i have 2 50 watt lights one red one white

infernalis · 10-29-10, 10:56 AM

most adult "red tails" I have ever seen have a reddish brown coloring.

As with many species, the colours tend to change a bit as the age.

Jay · 10-29-10, 11:02 AM

this was more drastic i have had him 1 week when i brought him home it was bright red the only thing i can think of is maybe he is going into shed ? or the lights tanned his skin i dont no if thats possible thats why im asking

infernalis · 10-29-10, 11:20 AM

OK, he's going into shed, it will be all shiny new again after that old skin comes off.

Jay · 10-29-10, 03:50 PM

thanks could the lights "tan" his skin or darken him up anyway