15. Lesser
Morph Encyclopedia: #0015
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Lesser
“Butter”
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.
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.
Belly: The Lesser Ball Python tends to have a clean and crisp belly, with very little if any markings.
Tail: The tail of the Lesser Ball Python usually expresses heavy blushing and follows the colourations of the rest of the body.
Other:
- Super: Blue Eyed Leucistic (BEL) (Lesser X Lesser)
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Lessers :
Image from TS ball pythons
Multiple Gene Lessers :
Lesser Pastel Spotnose
Black Pewter Lesser X Cinnamon Lesser clutch.
Image from Saleengrinch
16. Cinnamon
Morph Encyclopedia: #0016
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Cinnamon
“Cinny”
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 Holly Jenkins
Multiple Gene Cinnamons :
Cinnamon Sugar
Cinnamon Lesser Pastel
Image from Tony Gayter at Alto Pythons
17. GHI
Morph Encyclopedia: #0017
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GHI
“Gotta Have It”
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.
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.
Belly: The belly of the GHI Ball Python varies from completely clear of pattern and markings to heavily murky and spotted.
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.
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 FD reptiles by Felix
Multiple Gene GHIs :
GHI Pastel
Pastel Lesser GHI Yellowbelly Clown
Image from Urban Constrictors