Orchid Endlers are a highly variable Endler strain however in most cases they generally look somewhat similar. On rare occasions a natural variation can be produced. In 2014 one such rare male N Class Orchid Endler was produced.
The Snakeskin Orchid Endler strain has many of the typical Orchid Endler markings such as the “black hat” and orange spots however it has a beautiful snake pattern on the tail portion of the Endler which sometimes contains a peacock marking on the tail fin.
Like the Orchid Endler strain from which this strain came from, it is highly variable and some culling may be required in order to have the most beautiful colony possible.
This is a unique strain developed and introduced into hobby by Marty Andersen in 2014. This is not a hybrid Snakeskin Endler. This is a natural variation (possible genetic crossover) that occurred from one male Orchid Endler that was line bred to create one of the most unique and beautiful Endler strains available today.
While we continue to maintain our original colony of original Orchid Endlers which was produced from our Endlers we purchased from AdrianHD in February of 2013, no other snakeskin variations have ever been produced from that colony.
Snakeskin Orchid Endlers are pure documented N Class Endlers however they were developed in captivity and are not found in the wild as far as we know. We have however seen images of wild caught Endlers that look remarkably similar.
This is one of the few pure Endler strains that may exhibit a long dorsal fin as they get older. The long dorsal fin, intense coloration and unique patterns are the result of years of selective breeding.
The patterns, colors and fin lengths in the males develop as the Endler ages. When the males first start to show colors there is no real evidence of any unique patterns.
As the males become older the patterns and colors become more pronounced. The dorsal fin and sword on the tail will usually get longer as the males age as well.
Male Snakeskin Orchid Endlers are not likely to have their full coloration until they are over 200 days old.
Female Snakeskin Orchid Endlers, like most Endlers, have little or no coloration.
The Same Snakeskin Orchid Endler Developing Over Time
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