Albino Black Rat snake

[pavel]

This thread does make for a good arguement against use of "common names" vs scientific names.

 

[DavidD]

What he is saying is common names must have choice over sci names. I use sci names whenever possibal. I refer to my stinking goddess as "Carinata" She does not make the stink most of the time so I guess using the CodyKrr system she would be a goddess rat snake right? I mean I am not the biggest arachnid guy but I consider my self a expert on rat snakes. I only have two inverts. a Huffmanias (Veajovis) and a lycosa. My Jacksonis all passed due to events beyond my ability.But Rat snakes are my thing. I have 4 black rats cody and did a genetics report on them

 

[RoachGirlRen]

Ah, I love black rat snakes! Personally, I prefer the natural coloration over the albino, but gorgeous snake nonetheless. I'm surprised this species isn't more popular; absolutely wonderful temperaments, and gorgeous animals. Thanks for sharing (and sorry about your couch).

 

[Tim Benzedrine]

I've wondered why they aren't more popular myself. I prefer the natural look too, but like you, think they are all great looking critters. You are right about their temperament, too. Even wild-caughts mellow out within an hour of their capture, and I've caught a few that did not even get riled up while being caught. Been bitten by my share of them too, though. But have never had one even offer to strike after a short period of handling after capture..
You'd think they'd be in demand in places where they are not commonplace. They are one of, if not THE most common snake in these parts. I've caught them from 6 inch juvies up to 5-6 foot adults.

I saw one crawling along the base of a maple tree in my backyard just a couple days ago, but it slithered away before I got close enough to judge its size. I guess the only objection I have to them being around is that I don't see many chipmunks these days. I used to blame it on cats, but I figure black rats do an even more efficient job of tracking the 'munks down. Small price to pay if mice and rats are kept at bay, though.

 

[UrbanJungles]

butit isnt correct. thats why i mentioned it!...how can a albino be a "black albino" ? albino means lack of pigment.....yes i may be picky but it is till wrong.

A "Black albino" is technically an Anerytheristic snake, lacking all pigment but black(without getting into the physics of color perception please)...leaving a charcoal black & white snake as often seen in Anerythristic or "Black albino" Corns.

So in essence, it's not wrong....