Caramel (Tyrosinase Positive) Albino Photo courtesy of Tropical-GEM The amelanistic gene is passed on in simple recessive fashion, meaning that both parents must have at least one copy of the gene to produce amelanistic offspring. The result is a yellow and white serpent with bright red eyes. Albino ball pythons are unable to produce melanin – the brown to black pigment which makes typical ball pythons dark looking. One of the first morphs to be established, the “albino” ball python (which is better described as being amelanistic) remains one of the most eye-catching morphs available. This means you can breed a Mojave to a lesser platinum to create a leucistic snake. For example, Mojaves, lesser platinums, butters and Russo-line leucistics all have compatible genes. In other cases, independent morphs may be compatible with each other. So, if you are trying to breed axanthic ball pythons, you’ll need to obtain breeding stock that both originate from the same (or compatible) lines. This means that the genes are not compatible with each other. In most cases, these different lines are produced by different genes. Note that in many cases, there are several different versions of a given morph.įor example, there are several different types of axanthic ball python. Now that you understand more about morphs and the way they’re passed on to their offspring, you’re ready to start learning about some of the most common morphs on the market.īelow, we detail some of the most common morphs available on the market. List of the Most Common Ball Python Morphs We’ll talk about morphs below and discuss some of the most common examples. These types of unusual and genetically heritable color patterns are typically called “morphs” by hobbyists. Some are clad in incredibly unusual colors or patterns, which can often be passed on to the snake’s offspring. This one may have more black coloration that one may have a partial stripe down his back.īut some ball pythons look extremely different from others.
Most will have the same basic aesthetic, but they’ll display subtle differences. Your ball python will not look exactly like your friend’s ball python. Each ball python is an individual that looks slightly different from the others.
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