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Eddie · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:15 pm Post subject: Colour change - Royal Python

Hello,

My royal python (about 40 cm long) had a good one piece shed last night, he now is a lot paler in colour with several white areas over his body and head. Is this a natural change in colour as he matures or could it indicate something more serious?

Scott W · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:43 am Post subject:

certainly interesting, heard of a few royals changing colour over time but not too many developing white areas.

I doubt it's something to worry about, keep taking photos and post them here as he changes.

Eddie · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:46 am Post subject:

Thanks for the advice - I will keep you posted

goldenburm · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:59 am Post subject:

quite often a shed can pull off several layers from the scales and this is where the pale areas can occur, over time they should colour up to normal!
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RoyalCrazy · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Posts: 944

You might want to have a look at this web page Very Happy

http://www.joecompelreptiles.com/collection/ball_pythons/black_white/index.asp

Eddie · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:25 am Post subject:

My snake is not quite as dramatic as that one, but certainly very similar - very interesting! thanks for all the advice!