also: はくじゃ
albino Japanese rat snake
Specifically refers to an albino individual of the Japanese rat snake (アオダイショウ), often considered sacred or lucky in Japanese folklore.
See also: アオダイショウ
I found an albino Japanese rat snake at the shrine.
The albino Japanese rat snake is considered a symbol of good luck.
Standard kanji spelling for the common reading しろへび.
Alternate reading はくじゃ, less common and more literary or formal.
Compound of 白 (しろ, 'white') and 蛇 (へび, 'snake'). The reading はくじゃ uses the on'yomi of both characters.