Some lack abdominal markings altogether. Abdominal color changes from translucent yellow to green or orange, depending on diet. The variety of polymorphisms present in T. grallator allows an evolutionary benefit to evade predation.
Certain individuals lack abdominal markings, with their abdomens transitioning from a translucent yellow to green or orange hues based on their diet. This variation in T. grallator's genetics offers a survival benefit against predation.