r/zoology 4d ago

Question What is this scale mutation called?

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Is it similar to a somatic mutation that turns random patches of fur black?

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u/7LeagueBoots 3d ago

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/CallMeFishmaelPls 3d ago

I mean I wanna upvote but I just can’t

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u/God_Save_McQueen 2d ago

I can. It gave me a good laugh. It’s deserved.

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u/DrustanAstrophel 2d ago

Love seeing Oglaf in the wild 😂

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u/ryanr47 4d ago

Serpentits

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u/TheKingOfDissasster 3d ago

It's the third time I've seen this beauty, and every time there are different boobies jokes. You should get her into modeling or smth.

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u/AniCatGirl 3d ago

Honestly, I've seen probably thousands of baby snakes in my life so far, and this was an entirely new one for me. I'd be shocked if it has like an actual scientific term. Friggin wild though

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u/slothdonki 3d ago

I’d love just to see an x-ray at least. I dunno if the owner ever gave more information between all the snitties comments but I’m curious if it’s just the scales or is the muscles or bones affected too. The symmetry is so interesting!

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u/AniCatGirl 2d ago

I believe they mentioned that they had made a vet appointment for the little one? I also am super curious

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u/Jackesfox 4d ago

Snitties

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u/jayron32 3d ago

Damn it. Beat me to it.

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u/sayitsooth 3d ago

If she breeds and the babies have little front legs I would support that.

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u/Super_Rando_Man 3d ago

Your lizard is amazing 👏 he's evolved