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Old 04-10-15, 05:53 PM   #1
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Re: All hail the new king!

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I was thinking the same thing but I read recently while researching kings that there is a gene that makes makes them all black. The specific name escapes me but like a reverse albino gene that makes them darken as they age.

Melinistic?
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Old 04-10-15, 06:49 PM   #2
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Re: All hail the new king!

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Melinistic?
Yes, thank you. I was out and not near my laptop to look up the name.

I'm not expert in the least but technically could be an option depending on age etc. Either way a very nice looking snake. I want an MBK but can't right now an all black king in a smaller size would be awesome.
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