Albinism in other Rattlesnakes
Albinism is a trait that has been reproduced in several species of rattlesnakes, as well as many non-venomous snakes in the reptile industry. Below are a few examples of albinism in rattlesnakes.The Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) snake owned by Jamie Sargent, photo courtesy Walter Kidd.
The photo below is a amelanistic Black Tail Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus molossus).The photo was taken by Kerby Ross, the snake is owned by Rich Gassaway. It was found in Arizona.
Below is a normal coloration and a albino Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis). Photo and animals by Paul Moody.
