It seems like this would negatively impact the health of the snake. Do we have any scale-less snake experts?
Not an expert, but I have heard that this isn't a big deal for the snake. Scaleless rat snakes (which I believe the picture to be) have been found in the wild doing pretty alright. There is a benefit to be had from scales, but in captivity I imagine it is alright.
Pretty sure I heard it from a video by All Canadian Reptile Girl
I love the attempt at providing a source, it's a lot more than I do usually
A concept of a source
In captivity it's fine, however some scaleless morphs are detrimental to survival, there are no safe scaleless ball python morphs for example, this is a rat/corn snake, they have one of the benign ones
An actual, honest to God, trouser snake!
Show this picture to my wife telling her "look, a hairless snake" and she was like "wow! Wait a second! All snakes are hairless!!"
Scales are made of keratin, they are basically hair!
I prefer a "Nudle" ☺️
Bro about to betray his kind and usher in the age of Lords
Forbidden sausage
Shouldn't it have softer bedding than wood chips?
I know right? I keep thinking it needs a blanket too but then I realize that it's cold blooded. 😅
Skinake
I like snakes, but this makes me weirdly uncomfortable
This is the snake equivalent of breeding brachycephalic dogs. It's bad for the animal and bad for the hobby.
I always get really upset whenever I'm reminded of Twistey Cats.
Small intestine camouflage
This immediately reminded me of that one scene from the boys with the supe with the giant schlongadong
I didn't know this was possible, is the image real?
Yes!
I have scaleless bearded dragon. Naked reptiles are indeed real. Not always healthy, though.
Scaleless beardies are one of the most detrimental ones however, that one is very unfortunate for the animal
Absolutely! No one should ever go out looking for a scaleless beardie. Ever. I'm a former foster/rescue, and I was offered up one from a breeder who produced one by accident (they retired that pair immediately after). I accepted because I wanted to learn how to care for one in case I'd need the knowledge for future cases.
The amount of time & money I've spent on this idiot to keep him healthy & comfortable is ridiculous.
Love him to bits! But no one should ever get a scaleless beardie.
Wow that's so intriguing! I can't believe I never heard about it before
If you think about it scales are just keratin, basically hair
Send danger noods
Cute, lil snake needs protection
TIL the breed for Mr Bigglesworth
This guy is really annoying when you first fight him
Does it feel like normal skin? If so, why is it allowed to live?
Nah I’m kidding, pretty cute.
every aspect of a snake is, in fact, the result of a mutation
Technically true, but I'm thinking they're trying to explain this isn't from a species of scaleless snakes (yet)
What about the aspects of a fish
Look out it's a hidewinder.
... I should call him.
I heard these type of snakes will spit a thick venom if provoked.
That thing looks hilariously confused. Like, it's just there and looking at you like o_o
I like to imagine that this one wood flake near its mouth is a goofy tooth.
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