27. Gravel
Morph Encyclopedia: #0027
Thomas Eagle - Eagle Reptiles
Gravel
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.
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:
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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
Gravel - more than just pictures
2019 Gravels That Just Hatched
Other images of Gravels:
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
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.
Belly:
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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) 
- 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 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
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.
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.
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:
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Super: Super Champagne - Lethal
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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
Help Identifying your Champagne
Let’s crack a bottle of Champagne
Does anyone have pics of Champagne Clown?
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