What specialized environmental management is necessary for a domesticated albino ferret due to its physiological state?

Careful indoor management is required because the lack of melanin increases skin sensitivity to UV radiation and sunlight

Because albino ferrets entirely lack protective melanin, their skin is highly vulnerable to damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in sunlight. In a domestic setting where they are protected from predators, the primary external threat shifts to environmental factors the wild counterpart never faced. Owners must actively manage their environment, especially during the ferret's active hours around dusk and dawn, ensuring they are shielded from overly bright conditions to prevent severe sunburns. This protective measure effectively replaces the natural selection pressure that would eliminate such vulnerable individuals in the wild.