Haha that could be a whole other lesson for another day lol
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I know spiders may seem daunting , but just know as a keeper of spiders for almost 10 years I will help with any and all info anyway I can. Whether people have an issue with it or not let’s not forget we wouldn’t be where we are today in the morph world without spiders. No way to get around it. Spiders contributed to where we are today in ball python morphs. People may not like them , and that’s a ok however we still have to respect them and all they have done for us.
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Thank you so much 
I knew you have kept Spiders for a while and I was actually going to message you for some close-up pictures and help when I get to Spiders 
. Thank you again Sam
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Appreciate this great work @eaglereptiles. In fact, inspired by your work and question, I propose one possible way of proceeding with the “next 5”:
This is almost the exact course you’ve started on anyway – since you picked rank 0 (wild type should actually be here), 1, 2, 3 and 14 (albino).
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Thank you again @john I could change the order of them at a moments notice if it would make it easier to work with.
I think it might be a good idea to follow the order of your list as then the morphs being worked with most will be completed quicker.
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If you notice any errors or would like to add anything please comment below or message me
0. Normal
Morph Encyclopedia: #0000
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
NORMAL
“Wild Type”
Base Morph
INTRODUCTION:
The ball python (Python regius), also called royal python, is a python species native to West and Central Africa. It has the potential to reach a maximum adult length of 182 cm (6.0 ft). Pythons are a family of nonvenomous snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia that rather than inject venom or attacking prey with barrage of strikes, they are Constrictors and will use their muscles to over power and kill.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION:
Head: Black or dark brown with stripes on both sides, usually just behind the nostrils. Usually has a lighter brown patch on the crown and have dark eyes that often carry the same pattern as their bodies, with stripes or lines running through them. When going into shed, their eyes will change color, appearing a hazy blue or gray.
Image from Meerkatlyndz
Body: The Normal Ball Python has black or dark brown ‘puzzle-like’ pattern with light brown or tan blotches (alien heads) on the back and sides. The spine usually has beads or stripes of pattern, moreso towards the bottom end.
Image from Chris McDougle at Snakenstein Reptiles, LLC
Belly: Its white or cream belly is scattered with black markings and stripes, the belly (ventral) scales are larger than anywhere else on the snake.
Image from bluefeathurs
Tail: Patterns normally come to an end with a single stripe but it is not unusual for there to be a beaded/chain look. On the underside you will find the animals cloaca, this is where reproductive activity occurs.
Image from bluefeathurs
Other:
Known Issues: Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed, and they generally carry internal or external parasites.
Useful links:
Let’s give love to the Normals
Other images of Normals:
Image from bluefeathurs
Image from Rod Foster at UK Pythons & Boas
1. Pastel
Morph Encyclopedia: #0001
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
PASTEL
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Base Morph Incomplete Dominant (co-dom)
INTRODUCTION:
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: Pastel Ball Pythons usually have faded/pale yellow heads at birth that darken with age, though some can keep the faded look. They are easily told apart from a Normal by the faded yellow crown, white lips and green eyes, though keep in mind that on rare occasions a Normal can also have green eyes.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Body: Pastel Ball Pythons bodies can be told apart from Normals by the bright yellow scales within the “alien heads” and blushing within the black markers.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Belly: Pastel Ball Pythons have very clean undersides compared to the track-marks and spotting of a Normal Ball Python. Along either side of the belly, bright yellow ‘flames’ stretch up through the black markers into the body pattern.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Tail: The Pastels tail is much like a Normal Ball Python but follows the Pastels colouration.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Other:
- Blushing: Pastels show ‘blushing’ throughout their entire body, usually in-between the “alien head” outlines. When combined with other morphs, these patches of blushing can cause huge contrast in body markings.
Super Form:
(Pastel X Pastel)
The homozygous or “Super” Pastel, usually retains its yellow coloration later into life, has a more reduced “alien head” pattern, a noticeable faded head and extensive blushing throughout that often looks to have a blue/purple hue.
Image from GLD Reptiles
Image from Snake Savey
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
In Comparison to a Normal/Wild Type: (Left) Normal (Right) Pastel.
Image from T_H_Wyman at Asplundii Genetics
Other images of Pastels:
Image from MI Reptiles
Image from PJC Ball Pythons
Multiple Gene Pastels:
Super Pastel Lesser Clown
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Pastel Black Pastel
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Pastel Enchi
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
2. Piebald
Morph Encyclopedia: #0002
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
PIEBALD
“PIED”
Base Morph Recessive
INTRODUCTION:
The word piebald originates from a combination of “pie,” from magpie, and “bald”, meaning white patch or spot. The reference is to the distinctive black-and-white plumage of the magpie.
Snakes, especially ball pythons, may also exhibit varying patches of completely pigmentless scales along with patches of pigmented scales.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: Resembles the head of a Normal ball python, usually black or dark brown with stripes on both sides, normally just behind the nostrils. The pattern tends to start in a ‘Y’ shape at the top of the neck. Most piebald ball pythons have patterned heads, though some can be mostly white with just a slight smudge.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Body: The body of the Piebald ball python is one of the most recognisable in the reptile hobby. The sharp contrast between an unrecognisable pattern and bright white scales make “pied” still one of the most powerful genes in many breeders collections. Where ‘alien heads’ would be on a normal ball python, blotches and stripes show down the body of the Piebald. The amount of pattern is completely random and can range from completely absent (high white) to covering the snakes whole body (low white).
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Belly: The bright white belly of Piebalds are usually free from markings, leaving a smooth glossy row of ventral scales, though some may show spots or smudges.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Tail: Piebalds tails can vary from being completely white or full of pattern. Piebalds tend to show most of the pattern higher up the body, with it decreasing towards the tail and it is only in rare cases have they been documented to have a completely or near patternless upper body.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Other:
- Ringers - Ball Pythons sometimes show visual ‘paradoxes’ such as unusually placed markings or blotches of discolored scales. Piebald Ball Pythons seem to have offspring that show this trait more frequently than other morphs in what is referred to as a ‘ringer’, where a ring or patch of scales is different to what it should be, considering our current understanding of their biology.
Image from Holly Jenkins
- Spots - On rare instances, some Piebalds can have ‘paradox’ spots, which can be from individual scales to clusters.
Known Issues: all Piebald Blue Eyed Leucistics have Microphthalmia. (developmental disorder of the eye in which one or both eyes are abnormally small and have anatomic malformations.)
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Piebalds:
Image from unkn0vvn1221 Image from Brandon Osborne at Osborne Reptiles Image from Duvvers
Multiple Gene Piebalds:
Pinstripe Piebald
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Banana Piebald
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Black Pastel Piebald
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Albino Piebald
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
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3. Clown
Morph Encyclopedia: #0003
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
CLOWN
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Base 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 unkn0vvn1221
Image from jones810975
Multiple Gene Clowns:
Pinstripe Clown
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Banana Clown
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
4. Yellowbelly
Morph Encyclopedia: #0004
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Yellowbelly
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.eu
Body: 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.
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_e
Tail: 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_e
Other:
- 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_e
Image from (in association with WT&F Exotics ) Nathan_e
Multiple Gene Yellowbellys :
Fire Yellowbelly Ultramel
Image from James (JT) Tomlinson at On the Ball Pythons
Highway (Yellowbelly Gravel) Pastel Clown
5. Enchi
Morph Encyclopedia: #0005
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Enchi
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.
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 & Boas
Belly:
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. 
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.
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Enchis :
Image from Baud’s Exotic Reptiles
Multiple Gene Enchis :
Banana Enchi
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Pastel Enchi
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
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6. Banana
Morph Encyclopedia: #0006
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Banana
“Coral Glow”
Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)
INTRODUCTION:
The Banana 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 Banana 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 Banana clutch.
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Body: The body of the Banana Ball Python continues to show spotting completely randomly over the yellows, oranges and deep-lilacs of the Banana 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 Banana 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 Banana Ball Python follows the Bananas colouration along the usual thick dorsal stripe of the Normals pattern.
Other:
- Spots: Banana 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 Banana Ball Pythons:
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Females produce an equal sex ratio.
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Male Bananas produced by a female Banana are Female Makers.
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Male Bananas produced by a male banana are Male Makers.
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If you have a Male Maker all bananas and combos will be males while the rest of the clutch (non banana offspring) will be females
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If you have a Female Maker all bananas and combos will be females while the rest of the clutch (non banana offsprings) will be males.
However, without further proof breeding, a Banana 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
Who doesn’t love the Banana gang?!
How to tell if your Blue Eyed Leucistic is also Banana
Evolution: A paradigm shift in snake sex chromosome genetics
Other images of Bananas :
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Image from Hackett’s Royal’s
Multiple Gene Bananas:
Banana Piebald
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Banana Enchi
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
7. Spider
Morph Encyclopedia: #0007
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Spider
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)
INTRODUCTION:
The Spider Ball Python is a pattern and colouration altering morph that is credited by many as being one of the morphs that helped the hobby take off. The name Spider comes from the black “webbed” patterning between the “alien heads”.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: The head of a Spider Ball Python is usually dominated by bold markings with a darker spot on its crown that makes them easily recognisable from their non-Spider siblings.
Image from Nathan_e
Body: The black “puzzle” pattern along the body of the Spider Ball Python is heavily reduced, as is markings within the now enlarged and golden “alien heads”.
Some Spider Ball Pythons exhibit large (high-white) sections of white scales whereas some show non (low-white) at all.
Image from Holly Jenkins
Belly: The Belly of the Spider Ball Python usually shows faded or patchy continuation of the black body markings, with spots varying between individual animals. Large contrast in colours can be seen along its edges, especially in high-white Spiders.
Image from Holly Jenkins
Tail: The tail of the Spider Ball Python is usually heavily ruled by mostly unbroken pattern that wraps from one side to the other.
Other:
- Super: Super Spider (Spider X Spider)
Yeah let’s do this: here’s the Super Spider
Image from Matt Huck at OWAL Reptiles
Known Issues:
Wobble - The Spider 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 Spider 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.
Ethics of Spiders and Spider Breeding
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Spiders:
Image from Nathan_e
Multiple Gene Spiders:
Spinner Blast ( Spider Pinstripe Pastel)
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Orange Dream Spider
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
8. Fire
Morph Encyclopedia: #0008
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
FIRE
Image from Kieran Tapley
Base Morph Incomplete Dominance (Co-dom)
INTRODUCTION:
The Fire Ball Python is known as a “enhancer” morph, with it being used in many combos to clean up patterns and make colours more vibrant. Baby Fire Ball Pythons can vary in tone and can be hard to tell from a Normal Ball Python for inexperienced breeders, but with pretty much each shed the browns become more yellow and by adult age can easily be told apart.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
Head: The head of a Fire Ball Python is usually topped with a heavily faded crown, often with a lighter spot in its center. Lips and nostril scales can range from a shocking yellow to a tanned white.
Body: The body of a Fire Ball Python follows the “alien head” pattern of a Normal Ball Python but much brighter tones are displayed.
Belly: The Belly of a Fire Ball Python is usually clean and crisp with faded patches of pattern visible along its sides.
Image from eparkinson
Tail: The tail of a Fire Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal but following the colourations of the Fire gene. Usually patterns come to an end with a solid stripe or tight beading.
Other:
- Super: Super Fire (Fire X Fire) Black Eyed Leucistics
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Other images of Fires :
Image from unkn0vvn1221
Image from Debbie Clarke
Multiple Gene Fires :
Butter Fire
Image from saleengrinch
Blackhead Firefly
Image from saleengrinch
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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.
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.
Belly:
Tail: The tail of the Ghost Ball Python is usually dominated by heavy blushing between the faded “alien heads” and dorsal stripe.
Other:
- Clear shed:
Image from Walkergirl
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
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
10. Pinstripe
Morph Encyclopedia: #0010
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
PINSTRIPE
“Pin”
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.
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.
Other:
- Super:
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
Help Identifying your Pinstripe
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
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 Lindasark
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
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.
Other:
- Super: (Leopard X Leopard)
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
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
13. Orange Dream
Morph Encyclopedia: #0013
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Orange Dream
“OD”
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.
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.
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!
Other images of Orange Dreams :
Image from Castropica
Multiple Gene Orange Dreams:
Orange Dream Yellowbelly
Images from Ute Rabe
Super Orange Dream Yellowbelly spider
14. Albino
Morph Encyclopedia: #0014
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
ALBINO
“Amelanistic”
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.
Other:
Known Issues: N/A
Useful links:
Compare to a Normal Ball Python
What’s the difference between albino and leucistic?
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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The information is very useful. Thank you for sharing.
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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.
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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.
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I commend you on your efforts. Very nice work! Dont stop and make it a book!!
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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.
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I’ll try and help, once I’ve gotten my head wrapped around it. 
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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
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That’s a good point.
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If anyone working with a specific gene would like to help out here is the layout:
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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 Reptiles
Body: body colour and markings. Specific “alien heads”
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Belly: belly colour and markings
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Tail: Tail colour and markings
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 unkn0vvn1221
Image from Manny Frade at Perfect Predators
Multiple Gene ? :
Albino Black Pastel
Image from Deborah Stewart at Stewart Reptiles
Albino 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?)
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