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Albino (a/a) copper (c/c) question combo

Lotl

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Hi guyS !
I was actually wondering if there had been something about homozygous albino and copper combos pics that are proven on the web. I am very startled when I realize I can't find any informations about it !
So can you post picture if you are sure about it ?
And sorry if this was actually treated before ! Thanks mates !
Cheers from France !
Will.
 

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An animal that has both a/a and c/c would appear no different from an average golden albino.
 

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Hello
Really ? I find it hard to believe as there would be a probable difference as the double effect would affect at least a different coloration event a slight one. Maybe a more yellow color ?
Van you fond pictures about it ?
Thanks for the Answer
Cherrd
 

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The mechanism for copper is that they produce an altered form of melanin, but albino stops the production of melanin altogether, making the copper invisible.
Since neither gene affect iridophore or xanthaphore production the axies looks exactly the same as a regular golden albino.
 
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