First records of albino Aesculapian snakes (Zamenis longissimus) in Hungary

Authors: Mészáros, Boglárka Countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia DOI: 10.3897/herpetozoa.38.e163261 Published: Jan. 1, 2025 Source: Herpetozoa OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Albinism · Topics: melanin and skin pigmentation, Amphibian and Reptile Biology, Animal Behavior and Reproduction

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Body color abnormalities can significantly affect reptile fitness, as coloration plays a key role in ecological interactions such as mate selection, predator avoidance, and protection from environmental factors. Albinism—one of the most well-known color abnormalities—is caused by the absence of melanin. In wild snake populations, albinism cases are rare. This study reports the first documented cases of albino Aesculapian snakes (Zamenis longissimus) in Hungary.

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