Would be nice to know since there are so many ways to make white snakes just which combos make them. And what problems you may have with each morph along the way.
It’s in the pipeline.
At first I want to finish the base morphs and from there go on to make complex pages and link them to the different morphs that make/are part of them, individually.
I commend you on your efforts. Very nice work! Dont stop and make it a book!!
Thank you I couldn’t do it without you guys and all your help.
The thing I like about the internet over a physical book is that the public can chime in with there opinions and mistakes can be instantly corrected. So anyone using it in a studying manner will have the right information without having to pay for a “new edition” when slight changes are made and new entries added.
I’ll try and help, once I’ve gotten my head wrapped around it.
You really would be a massive asset in helping get this going.
Top 100 Ball Python Genes (Jan 2020)
John posted a list that I will be following, if you have any single genes I couldn’t explain how much I would appreciate pictures and advice on them.
Pictures of any combos will also be greatly appreciated aswel
That’s a good point.
If anyone working with a specific gene would like to help out here is the layout:
Click to expand
Morph Encyclopedia: #000
Author - authors community account
Name
“Nickname”
Base Morph Recessive or Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom) ?
INTRODUCTION:
Brief introduction.
Type of morph (colour/pattern…)
Name origin
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: head colour and markings
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesBody: body colour and markings. Specific “alien heads”
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesBelly: belly colour and markings
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesTail: Tail colour and markingsImage from Manny Frade at Perfect Predators
Other:
- “Alien head” alterations
- Super form
- Anything that can’t fit anywhere else
Known Issues: known issues ( N/A if non)
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Buy a MORPH NAME Ball Python (CHANGE “Albino” IN LINK ADDRESS TO MORPH NAME)
Help Identifying your MORPH NAME (CHANGE “Albino” IN LINK ADDRESS TO MORPH NAME)
Community links **
Other images of ? :
Image from unkn0vvn1221Image from Manny Frade at Perfect Predators
Multiple Gene ? :
Albino Black Pastel
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart ReptilesAlbino Piebald
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Here is the list provided by John, the ones with ’s are complete or have been started.
Top 100
0 Normal
1 Pastel
2 Piebald
3 Clown
4 Yellow Belly
5 Enchi
6 Banana
7 Spider
8 Fire
9 Ghost
10 Pinstripe
11 Mojave
12 Leopard
13 Orange Dream
14 Albino
15 Lesser
16 Cinnamon
17 GHI
18 Black Pastel
19 Axanthic (VPI)
20 Butter
21 Genetic Stripe
22 Vanilla
23 Lavender Albino
24 Desert Ghost
25 Spotnose
26 Calico
27 Gravel
28 Scaleless Head @bluefeathurs
29 Champagne
30 Bamboo
31 Hidden Gene Woma
32 Ultramel
33 Coral Glow
34 Blade
35 Mystic
36 Black Head
37 Candy
38 Asphalt
39 Specter
40 Axanthic (TSK)
41 Chocolate
42 Mahogany
43 Orange Ghost
44 Cypress
45 Puzzle
46 Red Stripe
47 Het Red Axanthic
48 Special
49 Bongo
50 Phantom
51 Granite
52 Spark
53 Woma
54 Sunset
55 Russo @bluefeathurs
56 Caramel Albino
57 Normal
58 Disco
59 Sugar
60 Paradox
61 Acid
62 Sulfur
63 Mckenzie
64 Trick
65 Lace
66 Tri-stripe
67 Nanny
68 Fader
69 Huffman
70 Monsoon
71 Monarch
72 GeneX
73 Mocha
74 Lucifer
75 Toffee
76 Cryptic
77 Cinder
78 Arroyo
79 Sandblast
80 Paint
81 Ringer
82 Dinker
83 Raven
84 Confusion
85 Sable
86 Odium
87 Black Axanthic
88 Sentinel
89 Citrus Pastel
90 Jolliff Tiger
91 Grim
92 Jungle Woma
93 Axanthic (Jolliff)
94 Surge
95 Hurricane
96 Carbon
97 Female Maker
98 Honey
99 Static
100 Shatter
If you would like to help please comment the name of the morph(s) you are willing to work on and I will add your name next to it.
If you need any help feel free to message me and we can get it sorted.
Suggestion: group known allelic traits. I.e. Albino/Candy/Toffee go under ‘Albino’, BEL complex, etc…
Include photos of each allelic trait, but avoid breaking it each one into is own ‘base’ trait unless you feel it can’t be properly grouped (Spider and Champagne?)
I have a juvenile single Russo and adult single scaleless head when you get there. They are my only single gene animals lol
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Help Identifying your 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
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
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.
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!?
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.
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.
Other:
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Help Identifying your Axanthic (VPI)
Show off your beautiful axanthics here
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
What’s the difference between albino and leucistic?
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
24. Desert Ghost
Morph Encyclopedia: #0024
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Desert Ghost
“DG”
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 MassakerBelly:
Image fromTail: 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
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 PythonsPastel Leopard Desert Ghost
Image from Regal Pythons
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 PowerBody: 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 fromTail: The tail of the Spotnose Ball Python is usually dominated by a serrated dorsal stripe.
Image from Richard Deadman at Royal racks and morphsOther:
- Super: Powerball (Spotnose X Spotnose)
Image from Hognose.uk
- Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Help Identifying your Spotnose
I finally know what a Spotnose Blade looks like
Other images of Spotnoses:
Image from Der Terraristikladen
Image from Ryan Stephens at Ryan Stephens
Multiple Gene Spotnoses:
Leopard Spotnose Stranger
Image from The Collectors Reptiles
Butter Leopard Spotnose Clown
Image from Roland van den Oever at IRES Reptiles
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 fromTail: 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 ReptilesUseful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Calico…. The messier the better
Other images of Calicos:
Image from R&M the snake junkies by Melanie Jeske
Image from Asura
Multiple Gene Calicos:
Enchi Calico
Image from Serpentswitch117Butter Pastel Calico
Image from Unkn0vvn1221
Hypo Coral Glow Calico
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
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 DistributorsBelly:
Image fromTail: 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 fromUseful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
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 Rules28. 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 ReptilesBody: 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 fromTail: 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
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 WilsonAlbino Scaleless Head
Image from Robert Wilson
29. Champagne
Added soon
Thank you so much, they should be absolutely perfect .
Your encyclopedia is looking awesome, you are doing a great job on it!
Just in case you want to add another banana picture - my banana enchi boy. He’s a malemaker because his super siblings are all males so there’s daddy’s Y banana involved
Worldofballpythons.com has a genetic wizard with thousands of morphs loaded. It’s been around for years. Give it a check.