Serpentes Species Basic Info (Color Variation)

When it comes to variation within subspecies the Serpentes have the classic color differences like Albinism and Leucistic but they also have many, many more variations, nearly to many to count. These variations can change color or even the frequency of the pattern on the Serpentes making those within the same subspecies look wildly different from one another. Each one of these variations is given a common name known fairly well within the Serpentes species such as a Snow variant or Lavender variant. If there is no variation then they are most commonly referred to by their subspecies name, however the term 'normal' or 'normal variation' is also acceptable.

Most variations in Serpentes are genetically passed down, but some variations appear seemingly at random in individuals. All variations in a species however are still significantly less common than the normal variant. There are some Serpentes families who pride themselves in their 'pure breed variations' as it makes them appear different from the norm and will even travel all over the world in search of a mate to make sure their family line stays genetically clean. However these families are few and far between as they often have to resort to inbreeding which can often lead to birth defects and the eventual death of the family line if they are not careful. Although these families often see themselves as above others and special, it is rare to find any Serpentes that think they are anything but stuck up and simply seeking attention.

Other than color variation, the other main variation, although much less common than color variations, is the scaleless trait. Like the name implies, when a Serpentes has the scaleless trait it means they have a lack of scales on their body. Now this doesn’t mean they don’t have any scales, all Serpentes have Ventral scales that run along their front side and inner forearm but those who are scaleless have less or none of the other scales on their body. Instead of scales they have a thick, sometimes baggy skin. This skin still sheds and gives them a form of protection, but it's not nearly as good at preventing damage as scales are. Their bodies are considerably softer and squishier, their colors are more vibrant than other Serpentes and their eyes appear larger due to the lack of scales around them. Because of these traits many Animalian consider scaleless Serpentes to look kinder and easier to approach, however they can be just as rude and nasty as any other Serpentes.