Beni Kumonryu are a rare form of Kumonryu, they have red along with the black and white. They are scaless and their pattern actually changes throughout the year. No one is absolutely sure what causes the color change, but the two best theories are a change in temperature or a change in pH. Beni Kumonryu are usually black in the winter. The white and red usually appears in the spring and summer.
Beni Kumonryu
Beni Kumonryu aren't usually judged by their pattern. Look for good symmetry between the red, black and white. When the color of a Beni Kumonryu is changing, the area turns a blue/greyish color.
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