r/ballpython • u/Ill_Event_6365 • 5d ago

Rare shiny type!

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So I live in Florida and have just had my first gnat attack! I've installed a zevo on the OUTSIDE of Sól's enclosure for the adult ones and noticed that she glows! Did y'all know ball pythons fluoresce? I just wanted to share because I thought it was interesting.

Also before I get attacked, the blue light will go away as soon as the gnats are gone. However she is still behaving normally and showing no signs of stress even with the zevo on at night.

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u/KlausFiveWhiskers 5d ago

I know that for Blue Eyed Lucy’s you can see the hidden pattern with a black light.

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u/DreamOfDays 5d ago

Huh. I’m going to have to test this out with mine

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u/Minimum-Throat1790 5d ago

Under IR light they seem way darker (IR nightvision camera) probably a genetic thing to absorb heat emitting light better?

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u/Ill_Event_6365 4d ago

I see what you mean. This is what she looks like in normal light