Morph Encyclopedia Part 2

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9. Ghost

Morph Encyclopedia: #0009

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Ghost
“Hypo/Hypomelanistic”

Image from James Benedict at Pennywise Pythons

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Ghost Ball Python is a recessive mutation that is known to become more attractive with age. It’s pale scale colouration gives it a look of constantly being in shedding and is a mutation known to produce clear, patternless sheds, giving it its name.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Ghost Ball Python tends to be a variation of light faded yellows and off-greys/blacks.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Body: The body of the Ghost Ball Python usually starts out with bright yellow colouration of the “alien heads” that fades with age, giving it a constant look of shedding. Patterns in combos are usually much cleaner when Desert Ghost is in the mix.

Image from Migranka-Reptiles

Belly:

Tail: The tail of the Ghost Ball Python is usually dominated by heavy blushing between the faded “alien heads” and dorsal stripe.

Image from CV Exotics inc.

Other:

• Clear shed:

Image from Walkergirl

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Ghost Ball Python

Help Identifying your Ghost

In the spirit of halloween show your ghost(s)

Other images of Ghosts :

Image from jones810975

Image from Mary, Shelly & Nathan Wetterstroem at Firestorm Reptiles

Multiple Gene Ghosts :

Orange Dream Hypo

Image from Bob O’Brien at Prestige Pythons

Enchi Leopard Ghost

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Videos:
Mutation Creation Canada -
https://youtu.be/-sMpNFw1CQ8

10. Pinstripe

Morph Encyclopedia: #0010

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

PINSTRIPE
“Pin”

Image from A Tinge Of Ginge

Base Morph Incomplete Dominant (co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Pinstripe Ball Python is a “co-dom” morph that exhibits large changes compared to the Normal Ball Pythons pattern scheme, with both pattern and colouration being altered.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Pinstripe Ball Python is topped with a dark, almost chocolate like, crown that tends to fade into the neck. Pinstripes usually have a spot of pattern in the centre of the crown and serrated stripes through their eyes.

Image from I.G Royals.

Body: The body of a Pinstripe Ball Python is usually dominated by a thick contrasting dorsal stripe from neck to tail, with dark-brown/black “pinstripes” down either side. The sides are patterned with ‘water droplet’ shaped lines over a tanned-brown/golden backdrop of side scales.

Image from Matt Byram at Matt Byram Exotics

Belly: The ventral scales of the Pinstripe Ball Python usually carry a golden undertone and can range from completely crisp and clean to almost murky and spotted with dark markings.

Image from Holly Jenkins

Tail: The Tail of the Pinstripe Ball Python normally follows the dorsal stripe pattern with the ‘water droplets’ becoming less frequent and prominent.

Image from Genetic Vault Reptiles

Other:

• Super:

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Pinstripe Ball Python

Help Identifying your Pinstripe

Show us them Pins

In comparison to a Normal/Wild Type:

(Top) Normal (Bottom) Pinstripe

Image from Alpine Reptiles

Other images of Pinstripes:

Image from Space Coast Reptiles

Image from Andrej Švábik at Andrej Švábik

Multiple Gene Pinstripes :

Desert Ghost Pinstripe

Image from Angrypanda

Black Pastel Vanilla Pinstripe Ghost

Image from Denise Regalado at DaDe_Reptiles

11. Mojave

Morph Encyclopedia: #0011

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Mojave

Image from Molly Marshall at From The Darkside

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Mojave Ball Python is both a colour and pattern altering morph that is easily recognisable by intense flaming and the “keyhole” structure of the “alien heads” usually found in a Normal Ball Pythons. The name Mojave comes from the location it was first discovered and bred, on the West coast is the Mojave.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Mojave Ball Python is usually dark brown/ black, occasionally with very slight fading on its crown and the usual, but brighter yellow, stripes through the eyes.

Image from Molly Marshall at From The Darkside

Body: The body of Mojave Ball Python is covered in a “keyhole” pattern, where the “alien heads” of a Normal Ball Python usually show two “eyes”, the Mojaves consist of one. The colouration normally exhibits various shades of browns and intense yellows over a greyish body, with deep blacks the whole way through.

Image from Hannah / serpentswitch117

Belly: The Belly of a Mojave Ball Python is usually completely white and lacking any showing if patterns, though dark “tracks” can sometimes be exhibited.

Image from Hannah / serpentswitch117

Tail: The tail of the Mojave Ball Python usually comes to an end following the thick dorsal stripe and bright flames up the sides.

Image from Molly Marshall at From The Darkside

Other:

• Super: (Mojave X Mojave) Blue Eyed Leucistics

Image from BHB Reptiles

Image from Lindasark

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Mojave Ball Python

Help Identifying your Mojave

Let’s see them Mojaves

In comparison to a Normal/Wild Type:

(Top) Light variation Mojave (Left) Normal (Right) Dark variation Mojave

Image from T_H_Wyman at Asplundii Genetics

Other images of Mojaves :

Image from Dave Palumbo at Palumbo’s Pythons & Boas

Image from Baud’s Exotic Reptiles

Multiple Gene Mojaves :

Mojave Spotnose

Image from Valhalla Exotics

Leopard GHI Mojave het Puzzle

Image from Ute Rabe

Blackhead Black Magic (Black Pastel Mojave) possible Red Gene het Piebald

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Hypo Mojave het Piebald

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Hypo Super Mojave

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

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12. Leopard

Morph Encyclopedia: #0012

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Leopard
“Leo”

Image from Hannah / serpentswitch117

Base Morph Incomplete Dominant (co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Leopard Ball Python is a pattern and colouration altering mutation that is known to enhance colour of combo offspring.

The name Leopard comes from the bright yellows that were on show when the first Spider Leopard and Pastel Leopard were first produced in 2005. For years many breeders believed that all Leopard Ball Pythons were “het” for Piebald, though this has since been disproved by proof breeding.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of the Leopard Ball is usually very dark brown/black with a slightly lighter stamp in its center. Eye stripes and lips seem unchanged from a Normal Ball Python except brighter.

Image from Hannah / serpentswitch117

Body: The body of the Leopard Ball Python usually starts out with bright yellow colouration that fades with age. Blushing can be seen along the jet black “puzzle” pattern between shaken-up and splattered “alien heads”.

Image from Nuitari1974

Belly: The Belly of a Leopard Ball Python tends to be bright white and clear of markings and patterns.

Image from Hannah / serpentswitch117

Tail: The tail of the Leopard Ball Python is usually dominated by messy “alien heads” on either side of the dorsal stripe.

Image from Reptasia

Other:

• Super: (Leopard X Leopard)

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Leopard Ball Python

Help Identifying your Leopard

I’ve been excited for this one …. Who’s got Leopards

IRES explanation of the Leopard

Other images of Leopards :

Image from Hannah / serpentswitch117

Image from Angry Panda

Multiple Gene Leopards :

Coral Glow Leopard

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Hypo Super Enchi Coral Glow Leopard

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Videos:
Mutation Creation Canada -
https://youtu.be/04WpI8o2z6E

13. Orange Dream

Morph Encyclopedia: #0013

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Orange Dream
“OD”

Image from Drs Reptiles

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Orange Dream Ball Python is a Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom) mutation that alters the colouration and pattern. The name Orange Dream comes from Ozzy Boids, the first to prove the bright orange snake as genetic, joking saying that the snake would make him millions, to which his friend replied “keep dreaming”, becoming the ‘Orange Dream’.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of an Orange Dream Ball Python is topped with a golden/orange crown and blushing towards the neck. It exhibits the stripes of a Normal Ball Python showing through and under the eyes.

Image from Tony A Thomas at Hard Wired Exotics

Body: The Orange Dream Ball Python still carries the ‘alien heads’ pattern of a Normal Ball Python but spots within are largely stripped away, which gives it large contrasting blotches between the jet black “puzzle” pattern…

Image from Drs Reptiles

Belly: Orange Dream Ball Pythons very rarely show any marking on their bellies, leaving a bright pearl set of scales.

Image from unkn0vvn1221

Tail: The tail of an Orange Dream Ball Python is just like a Normal pattern-wise but following the Orange Dream colouration.

Image from Tony A Thomas at Hard Wired Exotics

Other:

• Super: Super OD (Orange Dream X Orange Dream)

Image from Christian Wanajaya at DeadMouze

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Lavender Orange Dream Ball Python

Help Identifying your Orange Dream

Some beautiful Orange Dream goodness in this clutch!

Let’s see your favourite OD

Other images of Orange Dreams :

Image from K&S Exotics

Image from Castropica

Multiple Gene Orange Dreams:

Orange Dream Yellowbelly

Images from Ute Rabe

Super Orange Dream Yellowbelly spider

Images from Bob O’Brien at Prestige Pythons

Videos:
Balls2u - https://youtu.be/aNM1tKiOL9E

Justin Kobylka - https://youtu.be/3BuOh0RJF2M

14. Albino

Morph Encyclopedia: #0014

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

ALBINO
“Amelanistic”

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Albino Ball Python is possibly one of the most notable morphs is the reptile hobby. Albinos are amelanistic, taking all dark pigmentation and leaving bright yellows, sharp whites and a outlineless pattern. Bob Clark Reptiles proved the Albino as the first recessive Ball Python morph.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: A bright yellow crown sits on top of the Albinos head, stripes cross both through and under the bright red eyes caused by amelanistism.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Body: The body of the Albino Ball Python has a normal pattern, but where the black pattern elements are white and the tan “alien heads” pattern elements are orange or dark yellow in hatchlings and bright yellow in adults.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Belly: The belly of a Albino is usually completely glossy white with no spotting or smudges. The “alien head” pattern from the sides can be seen fading as the scales meet.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Tail: As with the Normal Ball Python, Albinos tails tend to come to an end with a thin stripe or beads of pattern.

Image from Manny Frade at Perfect Predators

Other:

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Albino Ball Python

Help Identifying your Albino

What’s the difference between albino and leucistic?

Albinos… Where are they at?

Other images of Albinos:

Image from unkn0vvn1221

Image from Manny Frade at Perfect Predators

Multiple Gene Albinos:

Albino Black Pastel

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Albino Piebald

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15. Lesser

Morph Encyclopedia: #0015

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Lesser
“Butter”

Image from Tony Gayter at Alto Pythons

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Lesser ball python is a Co-Dominant mutation that varies in appearance from one individual to another. Some express bright yellows and light browns, whereas others can show dark brown and cream colouration.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Lesser Ball Python is usually completely covered by a light brown colour, with a slight spot of blushing towards the neck.

Image from Rockin Balls

Body: The body of the Lesser Ball Python is normally covered in high amounts of blushing along its, usually black, “puzzle” pattern between bright yellow and orange “alien heads”. Blushing ranges from slightly dark brown to bright tan and mellow oranges.

Image from DnK Reptiles

Belly: The Lesser Ball Python tends to have a clean and crisp belly, with very little if any markings.

Image from Chris Krabbe at Krabbe Aquatics

Tail: The tail of the Lesser Ball Python usually expresses heavy blushing and follows the colourations of the rest of the body.

Image from Rockin Balls

Other:

• Super: Blue Eyed Leucistic (BEL) (Lesser X Lesser)

Image from Saleengrinch

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Lesser Ball Python

Help Identifying your Lesser

What is the Lesser morph?

In comparison to a Normal/Wild Type:

(Left) adult Lesser (Right) adult Normal

Image from Alpine Reptiles

(Left) juvenile Lesser (Right) juvenile Normal

Image from Alpine Reptiles

Other images of Lessers :

Image from Ray Francis at Geordie Genes - Morphs and Mutations

Image from TS ball pythons

Multiple Gene Lessers :

Lesser Pastel Spotnose

Image from Tony Gayter at Alto Pythons

Black Pewter Lesser X Cinnamon Lesser clutch.

Image from Saleengrinch

16. Cinnamon

Morph Encyclopedia: #0016

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Cinnamon
“Cinny”

Image from Bcarter35

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Cinnamon Ball Python is an incomplete dominance (co-dom) mutation that alters both colour and pattern. The name Cinnamon comes from the deep reds that are on show on top of a deep brown (almost chocolate like) background.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Cinnamon Ball Python is a dark shade of brown that fades towards the neck. Lips usually display bright pink/white scales.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Body: The body of the Cinnamon Ball Python is usually dominated by large chains of “alien heads/keyholes” either connected or very closely beside one another. Where yellows and orange of a Normal Ball Python are, the Cinnamon expresses various shades of brown and cream.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Belly: The belly of a Cinnamon Ball Python can shows light patterning and mild spotting along its edges, over bright white scales, however, usually it is clear of markings.

Image from unkn0vvn1221

Tail: The tail of the Cinnamon Ball Python tends to follow the heavy chained pattern of from the body on either side of a thick dorsal stripe.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Other:

• Super: Super Cinnamon. a solid-colored animal with a light, unmarked belly. Overall body coloration may range from rich chocolate to a coal-black.

Image from Shelbie Neece at S+S Reptiles

Known Issues: Super Cinnamon - Duckbill & rare kinking.

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Cinnamon Ball Python

Help Identifying your Cinnamon

Feed my sweet tooth.

Cinnamon love

Black Pastel Vs Cinnamon

Other images of Cinnamons :

Image from unkn0vvn1221

Image from Holly Jenkins

Multiple Gene Cinnamons :

Cinnamon Sugar

Image from Graham Barber at 1Gra1

Cinnamon Lesser Pastel

Image from Tony Gayter at Alto Pythons

17. GHI

Morph Encyclopedia: #0017

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

GHI
“Gotta Have It”

Image from Nocturne Reptiles

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The GHI Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that is easily recognisable from a Normal Ball Python by its extremely dark “puzzle” pattern and strong golden “alien heads”. The GHI was first proved Genetic by Matt Lerer after finding three identical and unusual Ball Pythons in a shipment of imported animals.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a GHI Ball Python is covered completely with black scales, with marking being very rare. Bright yellowy-gold stripes show as they would with a Normal Ball Python but with more intense colouration.

Image from Darren Biggs at Crystal Palace Reptiles

Body: The body of the GHI Ball Python has “alien heads” that express a hollowness to them, leaving mis-shaped “rings/splatters” of gold the whole way through, with large amounts of spotting. Along the sides silvery flames can bee seen across the almost pitch background.

Image from MWR

Belly: The belly of the GHI Ball Python varies from completely clear of pattern and markings to heavily murky and spotted.

Image from JME Reptiles

Tail: Tail tail of the GHI Ball Python tends to show the same hollow “alien heads” that are visible on its body, to either side of a bright-gold dorsal stripe.

Image from Rattlesnacks

Other:

• Super GHI: (GHI X GHI)

Image from DCM Reptiles

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a GHI Ball Python

Help Identifying your GHI

Who doesn’t love GHIs?

In comparison to a Normal/Wild Type:

(Left) Normal (Right) GHI

Image from T_H_Wyman at Asplundii Genetics

Other images of GHIs :

Image from Ridgeway Exotics

Image from FD reptiles by Felix

Multiple Gene GHIs :

GHI Pastel

Image from Ridgeway Exotics

Pastel Lesser GHI Yellowbelly Clown

Image from Urban Constrictors

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18. Black Pastel

Morph Encyclopedia: #0018

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Black Pastel

Image from Marc König at UnderGroundSnakes Berlin

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Black Pastel Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that is similar to both the GHI and Cinnamon Ball Pythons, however are a separate lineage. Black Pastels are easily told apart from a Normal Ball Python by their heavily contrasting black/dark-browns against earthy-browns and golds.

Different Lines

Barnhart Line Black Pastel Line - The Barnhart line was discovered originally by Tom Barnhart. This line tends to be brighter with more pronounced oranges in the dorsal stripes and alien heads. The belly remains clear of pattern, however, the scales have an orangish coloration. This line also tends to produce more extreme versions of Black Pastel combos.

Body:

Image from Nuitari1974 at GOV Ball’s

Belly:

Image from Nuitari1974 at GOV Ball’s

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: Black Pastel Ball Pythons have a very dark head, ranging from chocolate-brown to almost black. The eye stripes are a more earthy colour than that of a Normal Ball Python.

Image from Serpentswitch117

Body: The body of a Black Pastel Ball Python is usually completely covered in hollow “alien heads”, much like the GHI Ball Python. Dark blushing can be seen along the black “puzzle” pattern and heavy flaming up its sides.

Image from Serpentswitch117

Belly: The belly of the Black Pastel Ball Python is usually clean and completely clear of pattern.

Image from Serpentswitch117

Tail: The tail of the Black Pastel Ball Python usually carries the same “ring” pattern as its body down a earthy-gold dorsal stripe.

Image from Mark & Nancy Wooster at RPF Reptiles

Other:

• Super: (Black Pastel X Black Pastel)
• 
  Image from Heather & Brett Osswald at HoBo Balls

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Black Pastel Ball Python

Help Identifying your Black Pastel

Who doesn’t love Black Pastel!?

Black Pastel Vs Cinnamon

In comparison to a Normal/Wild Type:

(Left) Normal (Right) Black Pastel

Image from T_H_Wyman at Asplundii Genetics

Other images of Black Pastels:

Image from Wenjun Li at Li’s Reptile House

Image from Shugr231

Multiple Gene Black Pastels :

Albino Black Pastel

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Black Pastel Lesser Banana

Image from Kap91

19. Axanthic VPI

Morph Encyclopedia: #0019

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Axanthic (VPI)
“(VPI)”

Image from Fishlock Reptiles

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Axanthic Ball Python is a recessive mutation that alters both colour and pattern. Most of the various lines of Axanthics are not compatible with one another, therefore, in most cases, to produce a visual Axanthic both animals need to be from the same line. Axanthics have reduced colouration throughout their body, enhancing blacks, grays and whites.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Axanthic Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Python but with less earthy tones.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Body: Axanthic Ball Pythons bodies tend to have reduced markings with the "alien heads"and a pale blushing along the black “puzzle” pattern.

Image from Patryk Kordylewski at Endless Morphs

Belly:

Tail: The tail of the Axanthic Ball Python follow the same colouration as the rest of its body, with blank “alien heads” to either side of a dorsal stripe.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Other:

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Axanthic Ball Python

Help Identifying your Axanthic (VPI)

Show off your beautiful axanthics here

VPI vs MJ vs TSK Axanthic

In comparison to a Normal/Wild Type:

(Top) Normal (Bottom) Axanthic VPI

Image from Alpine Reptiles

Other images of Axanthics:

Image from Motor City Reptile

Image from Fishlock Reptiles

Multiple Gene Axanthics:

True Ghost (Axanthic (VPI) Ghost)

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Zebrabee (Pastel Spider Axanthic (VPI) )

Image from Kaylarwright36018

Videos:
Justin Kobylka - https://youtu.be/bQ8bntSkibo

20. Butter

Morph Encyclopedia: #0020

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Butter
“Lesser”

Image from Tony Gayter at Alto Pythons

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Butter ball python is a Co-Dominant mutation that varies in appearance from one individual to another. Some express bright yellows and light browns, whereas others can show dark brown and cream colouration.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Butter Ball Python is usually completely covered by a light brown colour, with a slight spot of blushing towards the neck.

Image from Rockin Balls

Body: The body of the Butter Ball Python is normally covered in high amounts of blushing along its, usually black, “puzzle” pattern between bright yellow and orange “alien heads”. Blushing ranges from slightly dark brown to bright tan and mellow oranges.

Image from DnK Reptiles

Belly: The Butter Ball Python tends to have a clean and crisp belly, with very little if any markings.

Image from Chris Krabbe at Krabbe Aquatics

Tail: The tail of the Butter Ball Python usually expresses heavy blushing and follows the colourations of the rest of the body.

Image from Rockin Balls

Other:

• Super: Blue Eyed Leucistic (BEL) (Butter X Butter)

Image from Saleengrinch

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Butter Ball Python

Help Identifying your Butter

What is the Butter morph?

Other images of Butters :

Image from Ray Francis at Geordie Genes - Morphs and Mutations

Image from TS ball pythons

Multiple Gene Butters :

Lesser Pastel Spotnose

Image from Tony Gayter at Alto Pythons

Black Pewter Lesser X Cinnamon Lesser clutch.

Image from Saleengrinch

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21. Genetic Stripe

Morph Encyclopedia: #0021

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Genetic Stripe

“G-Stripe”

Image from House of Ballz

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Genetic Stripe Ball Python is a recessive mutation that alters both colour and pattern. Genetic Stripes have a thick dorsal stripe down the entire length of their bodies. This dorsal stripe can range from one complete or multiple broken-up strips.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Genetic Stripe Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Python but with less black tones and a more gray earthy colouration.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Body: Genetic Stripe Ball Pythons bodies have no side markings, with the “alien heads” completely absent. Down the center of its back it exhibits a thick, light-coloured dorsal stripe, with a black/dark-brown stripe to either side.

Image from Richard Deadman at Royalracksandmorphs

Belly: The belly of the Genetic Stripe Ball Python is usually clear if markings.

Tail: The tail of Genetic Stripe Ball Pythons follow the same colouration as the rest of its body, with absent “alien heads” and markings and black/dark brown stripes to either side of the main, light-coloured dorsal stripe.

Image from Hector at 7Snakes

Other:

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Genetic Stripe Ball Python

Help Identifying your Genetic Stripe

Genetic Stripe… Show me what they can do

Royal (python) Rumble

Other images of Genetic Stripes:

Image from Snake47 - 100% rezessive Snakes

Image from Richard Deadman at Royalracksandmorphs

Multiple Gene Genetic Stripes:

Cinnamon Genetic Stripe

Image from Logan Stillwell at Medusa’s Morphs

Cryptic Desert Ghost Genetic Stripe

Image from Fireball Reptiles

22. Vanilla

Morph Encyclopedia: #0022

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Vanilla

Image from Destiny Morphs

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Vanilla Ball Python is colouration and pattern altering morph that can be difficult to tell apart from a Normal Ball Python and is extremely similar in looks to that of a Fire Ball Python, with only a few slight variations that can be used to tell the two apart without further breeding.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of the Vanilla Ball Python is much like the head of a Normal Ball Pythons but with a lighter and more prominent head stamp, which usually consists of three circles close together that is often compared to an upside-down Mickey Mouse head.

Image from SNL Exotics

Body: The “alien heads” of the Vanilla Ball Python are usually free of markings and “eyes”. The black “puzzle” pattern normally expresses slight blushing in young snakes, that gets brighter and more apparent with age.

Image from SNL Exotics

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Vanilla Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Pythons but following the colourations of its body.

Image from AB Pythons

Other:

• Super:
  
  Image from marcuslcarsonhwr

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Vanilla Ball Python

Help Identifying your Vanilla

Feed my sweet tooth

Who’s working with Vanilla?

Other images of Vanillas :

Image from AB Pythons

Image from MI Reptiles

Multiple Gene Vanillas :

Vanilla Pastel Puzzle

Image from Will Moroz at Royal Canadian Reptiles

Banana Enchi Pastel Vanilla het Clown

Image from Ball Pythons 9

23. Lavender Albino

Morph Encyclopedia: #0023

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

LAVENDER ALBINO
“Lavender/Lav”

Image from Ryan Homsey

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Lavender Albino Ball Python is separate genetical line to the Albino Ball Python that are non related. Breeding a Lavender Albino to a Albino will produce double heterozygous (‘het’) offspring, with none visually carrying both genes. It is a colour mutation, meaning the pattern of a Normal Ball Python remains largely untouched but effects the pigmentations.

Lavenders show a lavender colour, in contrast to the bright white of a Albino, where the black or dark brown of a Normal Ball Python is.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Lavender Albino Ball Python is topped with a golden yellow/orange crown, to match the colouration of the rest of its body, with the stripes of a Normal Ball Python showing through and under the eyes. Lips can be pink, lavender or rich yellow.

Image from SnakesSK

Body: The Lavender Albino still carries the ‘alien heads’ pattern of a Normal Ball Python but all dark pigmentation is stripped away, which gives it a large contrast against the purples, especially into adulthood.

Image from Martin Ender at Piebald Rules

Belly: Lavender Albino Ball Pythons very rarely show any marking on their bellies, leaving a bright white set of scales.

Image from unkn0vvn1221

Tail: The tail of a Lavender Albino is just like a Normal pattern wise but following the Lavender coloration.

Image from TSK, inc

Other:

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Lavender Albino Ball Python

Help Identifying your Albino

What’s the difference between albino and leucistic?

Anyone working with lavender?

Lav albinos are the $hit!

Other images of Lavender Albinos :

Image from unkn0vvn1221

Image from Beth Woodyard at Got Balls

Multiple Gene Lavender Albinos:

Dreamsicle (Lavender Albino Piebald)

Images from Justin Kobylka at J. Kobylka Reptiles

Right: Lavender Albino Pastel Het Piebald

Left: Yellowbelly Piebald Het Lavender Albino

Image from Ryan Homsey

Videos:
Justin Kobylka - https://youtu.be/ezVDZgvb054

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24. Desert Ghost

Morph Encyclopedia: #0024

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Desert Ghost
“DG”

Image from Mark Cole at Cole Blooded Morph

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Desert Ghosts Ball Python is a recessive, colour and pattern altering mutation that has several distinct lines. Most lines are known to be compatible with one another, such as the Bell DG, NERD DG and the Enhancer DG lines, where as others such Sahara DG are incompatible to current understanding.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The Desert Ghost Ball Python usually has a dark-brown/black head with a faded crown. Stripe through the eyes are fainter coloured compared to a Normal Ball Pythons.

Image from Critters Creatures

Body: The body of a Desert Ghost Ball Python tends to start out with mild gravel-like yellow “alien heads” that fades with age into an almost completely gray with a slight yellow-gold hue.

Image from David Massaker

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Desert Ghost Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Pythons but following the colourations of the Desert Ghost.

Image from Donnelly West at Papaya Pythons

Other:

Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Desert Ghosts Ball Python

Help Identifying your Desert Ghosts

Let’s see your Desert Ghosts

Other images of Desert Ghosts :

Image from Jones810975

(Next to a wild type for reference)

Image from Donnelly West at Papaya Pythons

Multiple Gene Desert Ghosts :

Super Pastel Orange Dream Desert Ghost

Image from Regal Pythons

Pastel Leopard Desert Ghost

Image from Regal Pythons

Videos:
Justin Kobylka - https://youtu.be/Fozmw6fkp6c

25. Spotnose

Morph Encyclopedia: #0025

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Spotnose

Image from Richard Deadman at Royal racks and morphs

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Spotnose Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that can easily be told apart from a Normal Ball Python by its extreme head stamp, lighter colouration across its dorsal pattern and mostly circular “alien heads”.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Spotnose Ball Python is almost always dominated by a large headstamp, often said to look a lot like a skull and spots along the top lip.

Image from Cold Blooded Power

Body: The body of the Spotnose Ball Python is usually covered in circular, unconnected, “alien heads” that tend to exhibit singular spots, rather than the multiple “eyes” of a Normal Ball Python.

Image from RS Reptiles

Belly: The belly of the Spotnose Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Python, with smooth bright scales and spotting being variable on an individual basis.

Image from Hilary Chester at Chester Genetics

Tail: The tail of the Spotnose Ball Python is usually dominated by a serrated dorsal stripe.

Image from Richard Deadman at Royal racks and morphs

Other:

• Super: Powerball (Spotnose X Spotnose)
• 

Image from Hognose.uk

• Known Issues: N/A

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Spotnose Ball Python

Help Identifying your Spotnose

Let’s see some Spotnoses

I finally know what a Spotnose Blade looks like

Next to a Normal for reference:

Other images of Spotnoses:

Image from Der Terraristikladen

Image from Ryan Stephens at Ryan Stephens

Image from Hilary Chester at Chester Genetics

Multiple Gene Spotnoses:

Leopard Spotnose Stranger

Image from The Collectors Reptiles

Butter Leopard Spotnose Clown

Image from Roland van den Oever at IRES Reptiles

Videos:
Balls2u - https://youtu.be/mahsh_RMLlc

Justin Kobylka -

https://youtu.be/8FsYDDS8QOY

Justin Kobylka - Super Spotnose -

https://youtu.be/WmYkFPf0Gs4

26. Calico

Morph Encyclopedia: #0026

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Calico

“Sugar”

Image from Gary Callum at Boyz Ballz

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Calico Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that can easily be told apart from a Normal Ball Python by its extreme contrasting colours, golden “alien heads” outlines and splashes of white pigmentation.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Calico Ball Python is very similar to that of a Normal Ball Python, though slightly darker tones fading to a light crown.

Image from Isle of wight royals

Body: The body of the Calico Ball Python is usually covered in dark “alien heads”, outlined with deep golds and bright yellows. Random splashes of white scales can range from a slight marker to completely covering the animal. Though usually it occurs within the “alien heads”, it can be present anywhere on the body.

Image from Brian Romans at B&N Pythons

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Calico Ball Python is usually dominated by a dark dorsal stripe that can display white patches of scales like the body.

Image from Isle of wight royals

Other:

• Known Issues: N/A

Next to a Normal:

(Left) Normal (right) Calico

Image from Alpine Reptiles

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Calico Ball Python

Help Identifying your Calico

Calico…. The messier the better

My very first Calico combos

Other images of Calicos:

Image from R&M the snake junkies by Melanie Jeske

Image from Asura

Multiple Gene Calicos:

Enchi Calico

Image from Serpentswitch117

Butter Pastel Calico

Image from Unkn0vvn1221

Hypo Coral Glow Calico

Image from Deborah Stewart at [Stewart Reptiles](https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/stewart_reptiles/?cat=reps

Videos:
Mutation Creation Canada - https://youtu.be/V6R9uAex8Bw

[eaglereptiles]

27. Gravel

Morph Encyclopedia: #0027

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Gravel

Image from Python Pirat

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Gravel Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that can be hard to tell apart from a Normal Ball Python.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Gravel Ball Python is very similar to that of a Normal Ball Python, though slightly darker tones fading to a light crown with a slight stamp near the neck.

Image from New England Reptile Distributors

Body: The body of the Gravel Ball Python is usually covered in mis-shaped “alien heads”, with heavy blushing between. Dorsal stripes are usually a brighter shade than that of the alien heads.

Image from New England Reptile Distributors

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Gravel Ball Python is usually dominated by a bright dorsal stripe.

Image from New England Reptile Distributors

Other:

• Super:
• 

Image from Xclusive Snakes

• Known Issues: N/A

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Gravel Ball Python

Help Identifying your Gravel

Gravel - more than just pictures

2019 Gravels That Just Hatched

Other images of Gravels:

Image from Xclusive Snakes

Image from J Vilenica at Wicked Fairy Magic

Multiple Gene Gravels:

Gravel Pastel het Piebald

Image from Martin Ender at Piebald Rules

28. Scaleless Head

Morph Encyclopedia: #0028

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Scaleless Head

Image from Robert Wilson

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Scaleless Head Ball Python is visually near identical to a Normal Ball Python, apart from the lack of scales in that tend to be missing from the head.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The Scaleless Head Ball Pythons head can range from missing a few scales to the whole crown being absent. Colouration and markings are usually consistent with that of a Normal Ball Python.

Image by Mike Wilbanks at Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles

Body: The body of the Scaleless Head Ball Python follows the same pattern and colouration of a Normal Ball Python.

Image by Mike Wilbanks at Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Scaleless Head Ball Python follows the same pattern and colouration of a Normal Ball Python. Though scale count near the cloaca has been noted, it is yet unconfirmed if this is a genetic trait with all Scaleless Head Ball Pythons.

Image from Superior Scales Reptiles

Other: Super -

Scaleless ( Scaleless Head X Scaleless Head) Image from Bob Clark at Bob Clark Reptiles

• Known Issues: N/A

Next to a Normal:

Image from Alpine Reptiles

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Scaleless Head Ball Python

Help Identifying your Scaleless Head

Let’s see your scaleless heads and scaleless ball pythons

Scaleless albino pied project!

Other images of Scaleless Heads:

Image from Darin Taylor at Taylor Made Morphs

Image from Bob Clark at Bob Clark Reptiles

Multiple Gene Scaleless Heads:

Albino Cinnamon Pastel Scaleless Head

Image from Robert Wilson

Albino Scaleless Head

Image from Robert Wilson

29. Champagne

Morph Encyclopedia: #0029

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Champagne

Image from Aldridge Reptiles

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Champagne Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that can be easily told apart from a Normal Ball Python by the extreme washed away pattern and dark browns and golds that cover the entire animal.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Champagne Ball Python is usually topped with a dark crown with a slight stamp near the neck. Around the crown, bright blushing can be displayed, most commonly around the nostrils and the rear of the head.

Image from J&K Royals

Body: The body of the Champagne Ball Python is usually dominated by its mis-shaped dorsal stripe, with slight, heavily faded markings of ring shaped “alien heads” between. Dorsal stripes are usually a brighter shade than that of the alien heads. The bodies colour can range from dark browns to light syrup-like golds.

Image from Karsten Kamke at Snakeguy

Belly: The belly of a Champagne Ball Python is usually bright white and free of markings and pattern, giving it a high contrast compared to its body.

Image from Chris Krabbe at Krabbe Aquatics

Tail: The tail of the Champagne Ball Python is usually dominated by a bright dorsal stripe.

Image from Garrick DeMeyer at Royal Constrictor Designs

Other:

• Super: Super Champagne - Lethal

• Known Issues: Wobble - The Champagne Ball Python (and other morphs) has a genetic disorder referred to in the hobby as a “wobble”. “Wobbles” can range from almost unnoticeable to worryingly severe on an individual basis and is one of the largest debated and controversial topics in the reptile world, with many experienced breeders and keepers on both sides of the debate. While all Champagne Ball Pythons “wobble” to a degree, extreme cases are rare and most will live a normal life. “Wobbles” are often more noticeable during feeding and agitation and can be affected by stress and husbandry.

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Champagne Ball Python

Help Identifying your Champagne

Let’s crack a bottle of Champagne

Does anyone have pics of Champagne Clown?

Morph Issues

Other images of Champagnes:

Image from JME Reptiles

Image from Garrick DeMeyer at Royal Constrictor Designs

Multiple Gene Champagnes:

Champagne Lesser Pastel Ghost

Image from Geordie Genes

[eaglereptiles]

30. Bamboo

Morph Encyclopedia: #0030

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Bamboo

Image from Darren Biggs at Crystal Palace Reptiles

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Bamboo Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that can be easily told apart from a Normal Ball Python by the extreme washed away colours and heavy blushing that covers the dorsal stripel.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Bamboo Ball Python is usually topped with a light tanned crown with a slight stamp. Around the crown, bright blushing can be displayed, most commonly around the rear of the head.

Image from Tonny Clausen at T.C. snakes

Body: The body of the Bamboo Ball Python is usually dominated by its serrated dorsal stripe, with bubble-like “alien heads” between. Dorsal stripes are usually a brighter shade than that of the alien heads. The bodies colour can range from dark browns to light syrup-like golds, usually with large contrast.

Image from Masball

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Bamboo Ball Python is usually dominated by a bright, jagged dorsal stripe.

Image from Tonny Clausen at T.C. snakes

Other: Super - Super Bamboo:

Image from Dynasty Reptiles

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Bamboo Ball Python

Help Identifying your Bamboo

Anna I hope your ready show me them Bamboos

Any Bamboo experts out there?

Other images of Bamboos:

Image from Tonny Clausen at T.C. snakes

Image from Tonny Clausen at T.C. snakes

Multiple Gene Bamboos:

Bamboo Yellowbelly Pastel

Image from Anna Kirby at AK Morphs

Bamboo Pinstripe Yellowbelly

Image from Anna Kirby at AK Morphs

31. Hidden Gene Woma

Morph Encyclopedia: #0031

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Hidden Gene Woma

“HGW”

Image from Balls-by-design

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Hidden Gene Woma Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that is suspected, yet unproven, to be part of the Spider Complex. Despite its name, the Hidden Gene Woma doesn’t actually contain any “hidden genes” and is a completely separate mutation to the Woma Ball Python. Also with it being that they are extremely visually similar, this had led to more confusion around the genes.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Hidden Gene Woma Ball Python is usually almost completely covered in chocolate- brown scales, with very little blushing on the crown .

Image from Emily’s Exotics

Body: The body of the Hidden Gene Woma Ball Python is covered in faded “alien heads” that often resemble keyholes, in that the “eyes” within the “alien heads” tends to be singular. Body colouration can range from soft golden-brown to sharp black.

Image from Emily’s Exotics

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Hidden Gene Woma Ball Python follows the abstract pattern and colouration.

Image from Designer Reptiles LLC

Other:

• Wobble - Wobble - The Hidden Gene Woma Ball Python (and other morphs) has a genetic disorder referred to in the hobby as a “wobble”. “Wobbles” can range from almost unnoticeable to worryingly severe on an individual basis and is one of the largest debated and controversial topics in the reptile world, with many experienced breeders and keepers on both sides of the debate. While all Hidden Gene Woma Ball Pythons “wobble” to a degree, extreme cases are rare and most will live a normal life. “Wobbles” are often more noticeable during feeding and agitation and can be affected by stress and husbandry.

• Super -

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Hidden Gene Woma Ball Python

Help Identifying your Hidden Gene Woma

Other images of Hidden Gene Womas:

Image from New England Reptile Distributors

Image from Krazy Kris Ball Pythonz

Multiple Gene Hidden Gene Womas:

HGW Mojave Pastel Fader het Ghost

Image from Balls-by-design

Inferno Fader (Granite HGW Pastel Yellowbelly Fader)

Image from Balls-by-design

32. Ultramel

Morph Encyclopedia: #0032

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Ultramel

“Ultra-melanistic”

Image from Balls-by-design

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Ultramel Ball Python is a colour altering mutation that reduces dark pigmentation, leaving a high contrasting combination of colours throughout its body.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of an Ultramel Ball Python is dominated by a soft yet bright orange headstamp on top of its lilac crown.

Image from Emily’s Exotics

Body: The body of the Ultramel Ball Python is full of heavy blushing and bright yellows across the lilac-chocolate “puzzle” pattern.

Image from Boss Dragons

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Ultramel Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Python, yet following the colourations of the rest of its body.

Image from Geoffrey Alen at Anarchy Pythons

Other:

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Ultramel Ball Python

Help Identifying your Ultramel

Ultramel is awesome

Royal (Python) Rumble

Other images of Ultramels:

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Image from Angrypanda

Multiple Gene Ultramels:

(Left) Jigsaw Ultramel (Right) Lemonblast (Pastel Pinstripe) Ultramel

Image from Marty Penny at Marty’s Morphs

Spotnose Sugar Pastel Ultramel Het Ghost

Image from Mark Regal at Regal Pythons

Videos:
Balls2u - https://youtu.be/Kxb3O0h2ffw

[eaglereptiles]

33. Coral Glow

Morph Encyclopedia: #0033

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Coral Glow
“Banana”

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Coral Glow Ball Python is not only one of the most well known morphs in the reptile hobby, it is one that has intrigued breeders for many years with its complex breeding ratios regarding offsprings sex.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Coral Glow Ball Python is usually lightly tanned orange crowned by faded colouration and a slight headstamp, if any. Unsymmetrical spotting is a good marker from a Coral Glow clutch.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Body: The body of the Coral Glow Ball Python continues to show spotting completely randomly over the yellows, oranges and deep-lilacs of the Coral Glow colouration. “Alien heads” are still displayed as with a Normal Ball Python with bright blushing between.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Belly: The Belly of the Coral Glow Ball Python is usually heavily patterned along its edges and a crisp, faded yellow down its center. Spotting can also be thick or absent along its belly.

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Tail: The tail of the Coral Glow Ball Python follows the Coral Glows colouration along the usual thick dorsal stripe of the Normals pattern.

Image from MysticalMorphs

Other:

• Spots: Coral Glow Ball Pythons exhibit random spotting, which can range from patches of individual scales to whole clusters of black pigmentation. Spotting tends to stick to the dark “puzzle” pattern between “alien heads” though a few display them throughout the entire body.

Super: The homozygous or “Super” Banana, usually retains its yellow coloration later into life, has a brighter “alien head” pattern, a noticeable faded head and fainter lilacs.

Known Issues:

Gene resides on a sex chromosome - The gene has not been definitively located, however based on Warren Booth’s work and the heritability pattern, it does appear that the gene is primarily located on the X chromosome (except when it “jumps” to the Y chromosome).

In practice this leads to the following outcome when breeding Coral Glow Ball Pythons:

• Females produce an equal sex ratio.

• Male Coral Glows produced by a female Coral Glow are Female Makers.

• Male Coral Glows produced by a male Coral Glow are Male Makers.

• If you have a Male Maker all Coral Glows and combos will be males while the rest of the clutch (non Coral Glow offspring) will be females

• If you have a Female Maker all Coral Glows and combos will be females while the rest of the clutch (non Coral Glow offsprings) will be males.

However, without further proof breeding, a Coral Glow Ball Python can not be confirmed “female/male maker” as there are exceptions where you may produce a male from a female maker or a female from a male maker. Data made public averages this to occur around 3% of the time.

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Coral Glow Ball Python

Help Identifying your Coral Glow

Who doesn’t love the Coral Glow gang?!

How to tell if your Blue Eyed Leucistic is also Coral Glow

Different Coral Glow Pieds

Evolution: A paradigm shift in snake sex chromosome genetics

A case study of sex-linkage in Python regius(Serpentes: Boidae), with new insights into sex determination in Henophidia

Other images of Coral Glows :

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Image from Hackett’s Royal’s

Image from Simply Pieds +

Multiple Gene Coral Glows:

Coral Glow Piebald

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Coral Glow Enchi

Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles

Videos:
Justin Kobylka - https://youtu.be/J_XkszmyHLk

34. Blade

Morph Encyclopedia: #0034

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Blade

Image from Scosta56

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Blade Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that can easily be told apart from a Normal Ball Python by the bright colouration and large blank “alien heads”.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Blade Ball Python is dominated by bright blushing across its crown, surrounded by deep blacks.

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Body: The body of the Blade Ball Python is covered in large blank “alien heads”, that have a distorted shape compared to a Normal Ball Python.

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Belly:

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Blade Ball Python is .

Other:

• Super - Super Blade
• 

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Super Blade Fire Clown

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Blade Ball Python

Help Identifying your Blade

Let’s see your Blades

Other images of Blades:

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Multiple Gene Blades:

Spotnose Blade het Clown

Image from Scosta56

Fire Blade Clown

Image from Lee Hingle at Hingles Herps

Videos:
Balls2u - https://youtu.be/uHAYa1ETkog

35. Mystic

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[eaglereptiles]

36. Black Head

Morph Encyclopedia: #0036

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Blackhead

Image from Michael Jones

Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)

INTRODUCTION:

The Blackhead Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Blackhead Ball Python is .

Image from Ivan Borošak at No1 Reptiles

Body: The body of the Blackhead Ball Python is .

Image from Tonny Clausen at T.C Snakes

Belly:

Image from Loxahatchee Herp Hatchery

Tail: The tail of the Blackhead Ball Python is .

Image from Ivan Borošak at No1 Reptiles

Other:

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Blackhead Ball Python

Help Identifying your Blackhead

Anyone working with Mystic or Black Head?

Other images of Blackheads:

Image from Loxahatchee Herp Hatchery

Image from Mike Wilbanks at Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles

Multiple Gene Blackheads:

HGW Mojave Pastel Fader het Ghost

Image from Image from Mike Wilbanks at Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles

Acid Blackhead Black Pastel

Image from T H Wyman at Asplundii Genetics

37. Candy

Morph Encyclopedia: #0037

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Candy

Image from JSR.Inc

Base Morph Recessive

INTRODUCTION:

The Candy Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering mutation that

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

Head: The head of a Candy Ball Python is .

Image from JSR.Inc

Body: The body of the Candy Ball Python is .

Image from JSR.Inc

Belly: The belly of the Candy Ball Python is

Image from

Tail: The tail of the Candy Ball Python is .

Image from JSR.Inc

Other:

• Candino: “Albino and Candy are allelic and are fundamentally different which is why we call the combo of them a Candino. We also cannot just call the hets produced from a Candino whatever we want because they would be different depending on which gene they inherited; some would be het Albino and some would be het Candy. And the only way to know which was which would be by breeding them out” -T_H_Wyman

Next to a Normal for reference:

(Left) (right)

Image from

Useful links:

Compare to a Normal Ball Python

Buy a Candy Ball Python

Help Identifying your Candy

Your favorite albino candy Toffee Candino Tofino combo, with pictures?

Other images of Candys:

Image from JSR.Inc

Image from RL Exotics

Multiple Gene Candys:

Enchi Candy Piebald

Image from Al Sauri at Vivid Pythons

Pastel Candino Leopard.

Image from Adam Chesla Reptiles

38. Asphalt

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[eaglereptiles]

39. Specter

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40. Axanthic (TSK)

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41. Chocolate

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42. Mahogany

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43. Orange Ghost

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44. Cypress

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[eaglereptiles]

45. Puzzle

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46. Red Stripe

Morph Encyclopedia: #0046

Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles

Red Stripe

Image from Nuitari1974 at GOV Ball’s

VISUAL DESCRIPTION: The Red Stripe is a subtle color and pattern altering mutation that

Head: The head is similar to a normal with a more pronounced reddish brown coloration

Image from Nuitari1974 at GOV Ball’s

Body: Red Stripe Ball Pythons have blank alien heads with dark pixelation along the sides, with bright variable length dorsal stripes similar to normals. The dorsal stripes are edged with dark black that gives way to reddish brown to tan blushing and can contain small keyholes in the dorsal stripe. There is a subtle blushing to the flames coming from the belly of an orangish/reddish brown coloration.

Image from Nuitari1974 at GOV Ball’s

Belly: The belly of the Red Stripe Ball Python has black and white/cream checkering along the edges with a clear strip running down the center.

Image from Nuitari1974 at GOV Ball’s

Tail: The tail of Red Stripe Ball Pythons follows the same coloration as the rest of the body

Other:

47. Het Red Axanthic

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[eaglereptiles]

48. Special

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49. Bongo

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50. Phantom

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[john]

@eaglereptiles You’re spot on with the wiki idea. We just changed the edit post age which is why you saw that, but the way to go forward should be with wiki functionality.

[eaglereptiles]

All entries are now wikis. Please feel free to help out.

[wreckroomsnakes]

Vanilla Cream ( Vanilla fire)

[eaglereptiles]

Thanks to @jkobylka @balls2u and Billy from Mutation Creation Canada we now have videos on most morphs that can be found at the bottom of each entry.

Thank you guys

[eaglereptiles]

It’s a big ask, but I would really appreciate if you guys could share this on your social media pages in hopes of getting the extra users and sources a lot of the later pages are becoming increasingly difficult to make.

Also if you know of any “featured morph” type of YouTube video please post a link on here so I can add it to the corresponding page.

[nathan_e]

im sure that you already know this but MC started doing a featured morph series and those are very detailed so those are good to link your pages to.