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South African snakes with venoms that are not considered to be medically important.

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ALBINO Red Lipped Herald

Postby Kerry-Lyn Honey » Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:36 pm

Hi all ... I've found an Albino red lipped herald under my braai wood!!!. I have a family of red lipped heralds living there - they have been there for years - and kept coming back when relocated down the road (!) - so now they're just part of the family! Anyway, I was so mesmerised that I didn't get a photo (although it sat still for ages). It is about 30cm long, and a very light creamish/yellow in colour with pink lips. I remember thinking it looked blind - although I can't remember the colour of its eyes. I've only come across one other mention of an albino red lipped herald online, so I'm assuming this little guy is rare? I live on the East Coast near East London (SA). Let me know what you think ... :)
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Re: Something nice!

Postby Snakes4Africa » Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:41 pm

Very cool!
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Re: Something nice!

Postby rolandslf » Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:53 am

Very Cool indeed, and one I would describe as rare, see if you can get a photo of the Beastie, and post it for us.
Thanks for the info.
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