3. Clown
Morph Encyclopedia: #0003
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CLOWN
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesBase Morph Recessive
INTRODUCTION:
The first wild-caught Clown Ball Python had small dark tear markings beneath the eye that reminded Vida Preciosa International Inc, the original producer of the Clown, of tear drops often displayed by clowns, giving it the name.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: Compared to the clean dark head of a Normal Ball Python, the Clown is bright and busy, with markings showing above the lips, beneath the eyes and the crown of the head.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Body: The Clown Ball Python has a hugely reduced pattern with a thick dark brown dorsal stripe and only slight banding from the “alien heads” of a Normal. Patterns are crisp and clean, with less spots and smudges showing.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Belly: The belly of the Clown Ball Python is usually a clean with a yellow undertone running down the central scales and the outer edges showing faded spotting.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Tail: The tail of the Clown Ball Python is usually dominated by the thick dark dorsal stripe.
Image from Shane Kinney at Shane Kinney Reptiles
Other:
- Tear drops: Clowns usually show teardrop banding down their body, which can range in thickness and length.
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Clown:
Image from unkn0vvn1221Image from jones810975
Multiple Gene Clowns:
Pinstripe Clown
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesBanana Clown
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles4. Yellowbelly
Morph Encyclopedia: #0004
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Yellowbelly
Image from Ridgeway Exotics
Base Morph Incomplete Dominant (co-dom)
INTRODUCTION:
The typical variations of a Yellowbelly from a Normal Ball Python are its rich coloration,head marking, belly flames, and a checkered pattern along the edges of the belly. Each of these characteristics may vary from one animal to the next.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: The head of a Yellowbelly Ball Python is usually topped with a light tanned-brown crown, with a headstamp of light scales toward the back of the crown.
Image from 248Reptiles.euBody: The body of a Yellowbelly Ball Python tends to have rich colouration, making the black ‘puzzle-like’ markings of a Normal Ball Python appear almost tanned. Strong “flames” can be seen between the ‘alien heads’ coming up from the belly.
Image from Rod Foster at UK Pythons & Boas
Belly: The Yellowbelly Ball Python usually displays a clean belly of patternless scales with checkered/motley edging, though spotting can occasionally happen. The ‘flames’ that travel up the animals sides can be seen between markings. Despite its name, a Ball Python carrying the Yellowbelly gene does not necessarily have a yellow belly.
Image from (in association with WT&F Exotics )Nathan_eTail: The tail of the Yellowbelly Ball Python is similar to that of the Normal Ball Python but filling the colouration of the Yellowbelly morph, usually coming to a end with a thick stripe or beading.
Image from (in association with WT&F Exotics ) Nathan_eOther:
- Super: Ivory (Yellowbelly X Yellowbelly)
Image from Robert Nash at Royal Blue Reptiles
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Help Identifying your Yellowbelly
Ambush Orange Dream Yellowbelly
Other images of Yellowbellys :
Image from (in association with WT&F Exotics ) Nathan_eImage from (in association with WT&F Exotics ) Nathan_e
Multiple Gene Yellowbellys :
Fire Yellowbelly Ultramel
Image from James (JT) Tomlinson at On the Ball PythonsHighway (Yellowbelly Gravel) Pastel Clown
Image from Marc Bailey Reptiles
5. Enchi
Morph Encyclopedia: #0005
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Enchi
Image from Darren Biggs at Crystal Palace Reptiles
Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)
INTRODUCTION:
The Enchi Ball Python is a colour and pattern altering morph which subtly increases the orange colouration and bright side patterns. The Enchi Ball Python will exhibit large changes in colour with age, with oranges and yellows becoming more vibrant. The name comes from the region in Africa where they were first discovered.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: The Enchi Ball Pythons head closely resembles the head of a Normal Ball Python but with a heavily blushed crown and brighter yellows through the eye stripes.
Image from A Tinge Of Ginge
Body: The Enchis have golden-yellow sides, the dark pigmentation is chocolate-like and their faded “alien heads” pattern exhibit a copper/bronze colouration. The Enchi also has a greatly reduced pattern, with “alien heads” becoming flat and featureless.
Image from Rod Foster at UK Pythons & BoasBelly:
Tail: The tail of the Enchi Ball Python usually ends with a thick stripe or beading of pattern like a Normal Ball Python, but with the golden colouration of the Enchi. Image from Rod Foster at UK Pythons & Boas
Other:
- Super: The homozygous or “Super” Enchi is an extreme version of the Enchi, with a further reduction in pattern and a brighter and more intense colouration.
Image from New England Reptile Distributors
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Enchis :
Image from Baud’s Exotic Reptiles
Image from Baud’s Exotic Reptiles
Multiple Gene Enchis :
Banana Enchi
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesPastel Enchi
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles