Confirm Hatchling Genes

Ball Pythons
#1

Hi everybody

So today is a very exciting day for my 14 year old daughter. She has 5 Female Ball Pythons, which she was able to breed this year and the first hatchling has finally hatched. Unfortunately the clutch only consisted of 4 eggs and 3 were slugs, but she is as happy as can be.

The pairing was: Mojave x Pastel Pinstripe Spider

I believe that it is a Mojave Pinstripe (Jigsaw), the only reason I am a little sceptical is because it doesn’t really have the crazy pattern that Jigsaws usually have. Or is this just a really nice Mojave?

So when in doubt, ask the professionals, aka the MorphMarket experts.
Any feedback and advice would be amazing.
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#2

I’d say a Jigsaw… There are a lot of those pinstripy dashes as well as “open” keyholes that are more like an arch. The mojave would have prominent keyholes and a darker, more pervasive “background” color. Willing to be proven wrong though! Such a stunning little noodle and so exciting!!!

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#3

Thanks so much. I also thought Jigsaw, but not a lot of pattern disruption like the majority has, which had me doubt it a bit.
Yeah, the little noodle is amazing, my daughter is so so so happy!!!

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#4

That made my day!!! Thanks for the post : ) Its great to see something bringing a family together! Give us an update on the clutch after their shed!!! I’ve been struglling a bit with some of the huge variances that can occur in even single gene animals and all it takes is plenty of practice and exposure (or so I’ve been told.)

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#5

Definitely Mojave Pin :muscle::fire:

Congratulations to your daughter :tada:

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#6

Yeah, my daughter is a snake fanatic!!! She just absolutely loves them and all animals in general, that’s probably why my home is like a zoo😜
Will definately give an update after shedding.
Yeah, I always ask for advice regarding the hatchlings, especially with such an amazing bunch of people on here.
Thanks so much for the help, it is much appreciated!!!:ok_hand:

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#7

Incase you want something to look for to confirm its mojave ID…

Here is the alien heads of a Mojave…

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They are very consistent and very rarely appear much different from Mojave to Mojave.

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Look at the size and shape of the “eye” within the alien heads. It is one big triangular shape rather than the usual two spots.

Here is a normal as reference.

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#8

Thank you so much, this is such a great help! Going to keep this for future reference.
Much appreciated👌

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#9

Congratulations this is so cool your daughter is involved like this at her age! My son is about the same age and he could care less lol :-1: I’m going to agree with the mojave pin I’d!

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#10

Yeah, it’s amazing, she is super involved, she helps with everything, cleaning cages, she introduced the males to her females and keeps track of feedings, quantities, sheds,locks etc. I think her record keeping is even better than mine😜
She want’s to become a Vet, specializing in exotic animals, so I’m assuming all of us will use her services one day, we’ll she keeps on telling me that we will😂

Thanks for the assist with the Id, much appreciated.

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#11

Tell her keep up the good work!!! The world can definitely use more reptile specialized vets!! You for sure should be proud of her!

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#12

Will do! Yeah the world definately can use more.
Super proud DAD!!!:ok_hand:

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