In a Chinese shop, selling traditional medecine, in China Town, Manila, Philippines, I saw a small white snake on display. The body is about the size of a finger, about 14 to 16 inches long. it is very white but clear, that you could see the intestines. The owner refused to answer inquiries, but I am very curious. I was told the specie is being supplied by a local traper, meaning, it is a Philippine snake. Anybody tell me what is this snake?
2006-09-29 23:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by mrLarry 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I don't know of any naturally occuring white snakes, but several species have leusistic (pure white, different than albinos) strains being bred, rat snakes, ball pythons, etc... Hard to say what species it was for sure... You can bet it wasn't "trapped" though.
2006-09-30 03:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a baby Blue Eyed Leucistic Ball Python
Specially bred, priced $10, 000 - $15, 000. Picture:
http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/nss-folder/pictures/Luecistic1.jpg
http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/pythons/item.nhtml?profile=pythons&UID=115
2006-09-30 07:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to agree that it is not an albino, but probably a leusistic breed. I'm not sure what species, though.
2006-09-30 12:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by kid_A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just an eel.
eel are tasty.
Oritential do sell eels
2006-09-30 06:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably albino
2006-09-30 06:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋