Albinism in Natrix tessellata (Serpentes: Natricidae)

Authors

  • Simona Papezikova Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Zoology
  • Milan Oselsky
  • Petr Papezik Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Zoology
  • Daniel Jablonski Comenius University in Bratislava, Department of Zoology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9079.v19i2p165-176

Keywords:

Central Europe, color aberration, Dice Snake, European snakes, Natricinae

Abstract

Albinism in Natrix tessellata (Serpentes: Natricidae). The Dice Snake, Natrix tessellata, varies in color and pattern, and has several color morphs. Except for melanism, color aberrations are quite rare in the species. Of the two published records of albinism in N. tessellata, the first, from the mid–19th century in Italy is dubious; the second is from Israel. Herein, albinism in juvenile N. tessellata from Slovakia is documented, and the occurrence of albinism in all species of European snakes is discussed.

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Published

2020-12-12

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2020)

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How to Cite

Papezikova, S. ., Oselsky, M. ., Papezik, P. ., & Jablonski, D. . (2020). Albinism in Natrix tessellata (Serpentes: Natricidae). Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 19(2), 165-176. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9079.v19i2p165-176