| Testudo marginata albina
is a special selection which merits of absolutely unique
pigment tortoise, without delicacy defects which usually
can be noticed in mutants lacking of melanin. This is
due to the fact that this is a tyrosinase-positive
changing. |
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mimetism |
These specimen have a white carapace's
pigment at birth, ember red eyes and a vitality similar
to "normal" tortoises. They feed themselves
regularly. The don't show either photophobia or damages
due to direct light of the sun. |
Testudo marginata albina baby |
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Testudo marginata albina |
Actually, after some
weeks their eyes take on a very light brown pigment. The
young adult's coloration maintain the typical species
draw. It also shows a warm soft candy shade. |
Albino caramello |
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Albino caramello |
In many cases this unique
pigment acquire brilliant nuance and confer an exceptional
beautiful appearance to these specimen. They can be reared
like normal colouration animal. |
Albino caramello |
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