World Of Ball Pythons Genetic Wizard (2024)

FAQs

What is the ball python genetic disorder? ›

Wobble. The Spider Ball Python (and other morphs) has a genetic disorder referred to in the hobby as a “wobble”.

In reality, paradox ball python morphs aren't really morphs, as they happen at random. Therefore, you can't breed a ball python to be a paradox. It just happens spontaneously through breeding. However, they're so rare that they are certainly worth talking about and owning as a pet if you can get one.

Ghost - Also known as Hypo or Hypomelanistic. The “Ghost” is a recessive mutation that reduces the black pigmentation. Although there are many different lines of ghosts, they generally follow the same general description. Ghosts are varying shades of yellow, brown, grey and green.

The most expensive ball python in the world is always going to be whichever morph is newest and rarest. At one point, the lavender albino ball python was just such a morph. One sold for $40,000, making it the highest known price paid for a ball python to date.

Mojave Ball Python:

The Mojave ball python morph features a beautiful blend of light and dark brown colors, resulting in a rich caramel-like appearance. Its patterns consist of well-defined, elongated blotches that are more cream than a wild-type ball python.

Snakes analyze their surroundings to identify potential prey or threats. Immense staring might mean they're on high alert, possibly due to your presence. Minimal movement on your part may reassure a snake, reducing its stress levels. While some species have poor vision, others may be keenly observing your every move.

Stargazing behavior is caused by a neurological defect, and ipa snake who exhibits this behavior is definitely not in full control of its muscles and posture. It's also unintentional. Your snake is choosing to look up when it's out of its enclosure.

Ball Pythons and Scent

Ball pythons, like most snakes, recognize scents rather than how things look, as they tend to have poor eyesight. They can smell when something is recognizable to them, although they also have a strong sense of hearing, which means they may be able to recognize the sound of your voice.

A ball python with two copies of the banana gene is known as a super banana ball python. As a result, the snake will display the banana morph more than a ball python with a single copy of the gene. Super banana ball pythons usually have more shades of white and yellow, giving them a paler overall color.

As it is a co-dominant morph (meaning there is a super form) when you breed an Orange Dream to an Orange Dream you will get a 25% chance of getting a Super Orange Dream! Let's have a look at how a co-dominant Orange Dream Morph works when bred back to Orange Dream and with normal ball pythons.

What is the mystic gene in ball pythons? ›

Mystic ball pythons are the result of an incomplete dominant gene mutation within the species. The gene alters both color and pattern and is used in a wide variety of combinations to create other beautiful and unique morphs.

The Firefly ball python was first produced in 2007. It is a striking morph that`s produced by breeding a Fire and Pastel. This breeding should produce an equal number of normals, Pastels, Fires, and Fireflys. The Firefly ball python has jet black markings over an intense neon yellow body.

The hypothesis is the spider gene is not just a gene that affects pattern, but rather causes an error in the neural crest during embryonic growth. The neural crest is responsible for depositing pigment as well as making sure neurons end up in the correct places.

The Cinnamon Ball Python is an incomplete dominant mutation that alters both color and pattern. The name Cinnamon comes from the deep reds that are on show on top of a deep brown (almost chocolate like) background.

The species is endemic to the sandstone massif area of the western Arnhem Land region in the Northern Territory of Australia. There are no subspecies that are recognised as being valid. It has been called the rarest python in the world.

World's rarest snake

The Saint Lucia racer is almost certainly the rarest snake in the world, a title inherited from its close neighbour in the Caribbean, the Antiguan racer. This small, harmless snake was once abundant on Saint Lucia's mainland, but today numbers possibly as few as 20 individuals.

The Mystic ball python is an incomplete dominant mutation that was first discovered by Anthony McCain in 2005. This mutation is fairly common, can alter both the color and pattern of the snake and is used to create numerous other combinations.