Like all other pythons, it is a nonvenomous constrictor. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have had many different books on ball python and boa morphs, but none were as complete as this book. Kevins book is great, but it was done in 2005 and since then, there have been many new morphs and combos produced. The ball python morphs gallery is a great visual aide for novice breeders in deciding which direction they might want to take their snake breeding season. The name royal python anecdotally comes from the fact that african royalty would wear ball pythons around their necks as a form of living jewelry. Morph maker guide features over 770 pages and 1,200 color photos of the most unique and eyepopping ball python morphs on the market today. As a brand we have a strong idea of what makes up a good pet care book. I think if you speak to any snake breeder, theyll tell you, you arent going to get rich on breeding snakes unless you invest a metric butt ton of money on buying something thats guaranteed to. They sleep together and seem to love the company of each other. Black pastel barnhart line black pastel liesen line. Selectively breeding the finest royal python morphs. There are two ways of going about trying to determine exactly which ball python to take home with you, and although theres some middle ground, youll have to be quite lucky if youre going to get the best of.
Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on ball pythons and the variety of private brand products available for the care and happiness of your new. Related drivers downloads for gigabyte ga k8n sli f9 clarify that you have completed every scan in this thread to completion at least once. Fortunately for ball python breeders, the majority of ball python morphs are. Unless you are looking for a ball python morph that is quite common, like the pastel morph, it is likely that you will not be able to choose the temperament of the snake. Info below is gradually being removed, this info is only here until the new site is fully up and running. Specializing in captive bred designer axanthic ball python. Index shows frequency of each trait count and links to ads for sale. Fertility in desert females an overview and case study. Heterozygous het a ball that is listed as a het means it is carrying a recessive gene, but not actually showing it. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care. This is a form of hypomelanism, and the morph may also be known as hypo. Largest selection of ball python morphs in the world.
For instance, an albino ball python with white and yellow scales is a different morph than say a blue eyed leucistic ball python that is completely white and without pigment to their scales. A softcover book in the barrons complete pet owners manual series, by patricia pope bartlett, ernie wagner, and r. Welcome to roussis reptiles, the website dedicated to reptile enthusiasts searching for the best reptiles in the world. The ball python python regius, also known as the royal python, is a python species found in subsaharan africa. Come join our unique community and create your own photo gallery, compete in monthly contests, classifieds, calendared events and so much more.
Morph maker guide by kevin mccurley 201405 04 by eco isbn. Morph maker guide by kevin mccurley 20140504 by eco isbn. Mar 18, 2015 banana butter desert ghost pinstripe morph list world of ball pythons stay safe and healthy. Volume two, due out in late 2010, will cover blood pythons, carpet pythons, rainbow boas, and other boids. In addition to the ball pythons, we produce a variety of reptiles such as burmese, woma pythons, blue tegus and colombian boas. This is the smallest of the african pythons and is popular in the pet trade, largely due to. Banana butter desert ghost pinstripe morph list world. The baby russo ball python is the key ingredient in making white diamond ball pythons. The complete guide to caring for and keeping ball pythons as pets here at pet care professionals we are passionate about pet care. Also included in this video is extra footage of my puppies and cows. I agree our site saves small pieces of text information cookies on your device in order to deliver better content and for statistical purposes.
Also included in this video is extra footage of my puppies and cows calves. Despite their perfect size and temperament, attractive colors and pattern, they were inexpensive and common snakes. The normal wildtype ball python is the dominant type. When the question, what makes a ball python a morph. Neurological dysfunction in a ball python python regius.
The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west and central africa, where it lives in grasslands and shrublands. Like other pythons, the ball python is a nonvenomous constrictor. Here at dynasty reptiles we specialize in ball python morphs. Classified ball pythons covertly acquired through secret. So, i look forward to working with you and please feel free to contact me anytime. Kevin mccurley runs new england reptile distributors n. And this acts as an excellent example for how to create morphs. Jul 17, 2016 if youre a ball python veteran, you have heard of or experienced the infamous saga of the desert gene. Stormtrooper moving to the darkside swell reptiles.
This species of python has become one of the most popular snakes in the pet trade. The first requirement was that the ball pythons appearance must be distinctly and significantly different than normal wild type, and secondly the appearance must be an inheritable trait. Out of this clutch i made a few pastels, a spider and two bumblebees. Ball python care and information as well as community driven content covering all manner of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from boas to ball and blood pythons to bearded dragons and brachys. Ball python morph gallery wallflower herpetoculture. However, none of them will be the stunners that a lot of people think of when they think ball python morphs. Worth every penny thanks to the low availability of consolidated info at present. Mark is hoping for a lucy this year a morph correctly called a leucistic ball python typically white with dark black or blue eyes. Kicks balls ball pythons ball python morphs for sale. Ball pythons are common house hold pets due to their relatively small size, docile temperament and the fact that they are nonvenomous. This book is about pythons in general, with only a brief section specific to the ball pythons. Also, i will consult you on making sure the animal you select is the best choice for you.
Due to the enormous size of this page, i have moved the morph guide to its own url. Our baby russo ball pythons for sale are directly from the originator og the morph and are healthy, tame proven feeders. This is one of the books that is considered the bible when it comes to breeding designer morph ball pythons. Hallo hier bei ball python morph tv werden wie regelma. These will sell quickly, so if you see one youd like, please place your order asap. Our main goal at best price ball pythons for sale read more. What is the prettiest ball python morph in your opinion. Youll mainly be looking at animals with a single dominant or codominant gene thats been on the market for a while. It was a little smaller than i thought, but i just didnt look at the dimensions of the book. A topnotch ball python manual will offer you the most complete, detailed information on husbandry and breeding. Few morphs have blown up as big and fast as the desert. He has successfully designed and bred many never before seen ball python morphs.
Avalon was a sweetheart when we bought her from a pet shop. Mr morphs breeds a variety of beautiful ball pythons morphs. Pastel morph 1 what order it hatched or was purchased f sex 2011 year born i dont include a number for order if it is the only morph i have during the year it was born. Piebalds express an unusual cloudlike pattern unseen in any other base morph. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is essiental for anyone who wants to breed ball pythons for fun or profit. Definitely view our ball python morphs gallery, the conception of this page started in 2002. I already own the kevin mccurley book the complete ball python i read in a thread earlier about another book, but i lost the thread that said it. Ball python morph history by dave and tracy barker at the beginning of the 1990s, the ball python python regius was a snake that everyone in town danced with, but no one wanted to take to the prom. To be a little more scientific, ball python morphs can also be referred to as polymorphism. Living art reptiles ball pythonsbreedingcareinformation. It is a little smaller than a composition notebook. However, there is enough general information on husbandry that many owners will find it a useful general resource.
The first requirement was that the ball python s appearance must be distinctly and significantly different than normal wild type, and secondly the appearance must be an inheritable trait. Here you can find info on new morphs, potential pairings, new clutches, new hatchlings and of the course the occasional ramblings. Their reasonable size of 46 foot as adults is perfect for all levels of snake keepers. In captivity, ball pythons are often bred for specific patterns, or morphs. Designer ball pythons on morphmarket is owned by rob starzman and located in nesconset, new york. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. What books are out there that include a lot of the morph combos in them. To start with i have a lesser ball python and a mojave ball python. At the beginning of the 1990s, the ball python python regius was a snake that everyone in town danced with, but no one wanted to take to the prom. Many codominant mutations have a homozygous or super form that looks like an extreme version of the heterozygous form, and when new mutations come out, discovering what the super expression looks like is one of the most exciting aspects of proving out the morph.
Ball pythons in captivity kindle edition by mccurley. These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and color combinations. I was reluctant to buy the book since it seems that almost all the information one would need about carebreeding morphs of the ball python can be found on the internet, but i am so glad i did buy it. Pdf neurologic dysfunction in a ball python python regius.
In addition to the ball pythons, we produce a variety of reptiles such as. A ball python morph offered for sale in a small plastic container. If youre a ball python veteran, you have heard of or experienced the infamous saga of the desert gene. Dragun excellent point, i label each bps container with the id and their feeding cardother records have their parental info on it. D and is considered one of the top experts in this field. Neurologic dysfunction in a ball python python regius color morph, and implications for welfare article pdf available in journal of exotic pet medicine 233 july 2014 with 35,481 reads. Python regius we have thousands of exotic ball pythons for sale from top breeders from around the world.
Are you looking for an awesome ball python, but you are on a budget. Banana butter desert ghost pinstripe morph list world of. I have been building and slowly working on a first class collection of designer ball pythons ever since. This edition of designermorphs is split into two volumes due to the amount of information available, volume one is a comprehensive guide to the mutations, morphs and hybrids of ball pythons and boa constrictors. Heres an update on an unexpected ball python that i hatched out this season. Each animal is selectively bred to ensure we have the best quality versions of any particular morph we have, not just in terms of appearance but also in terms of feeding and productivity. Origin of the static ball python at kicks balls ball pythons.
Ball pythons by colette sutherland nook book ebook. Jd constriction is a small designer ball python breeder who specializes in the amazing silver, black and white axanthic gene. An overview and case study a ball python pro dishes on. It is listed as least concern on the iucn red list because of its wide distribution. Ball python morphs piebald ball python ball python. Ball pythons are among the most popular of all pet snakes, and make interesting pets for both beginning herp hobbyists and professional breeders. Jun 10, 2018 heres an update on an unexpected ball python that i hatched out this season. Pdf neurologic dysfunction in a ball python python. Piebald is a recessive trait that is partially unpigmented with variable color and pattern mutations. Browse 12375 ball python morphs for sale in the united states by genes colorcoded to show dominance and zygosity. These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodelling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and colour combinations. He is very small 59 grams, our regular ball python is 152 grams, so even though they say it cant be done, she has kind of taken him under her wing.
But statics are different, i made a new base morph. The news page is a great way to keep uptodate with whats going on at brock wagner reptiles. Try browsing the ball pythons index if youre looking for something specific. But the most important thing is my baby albino ball python is healthy, eating, drinking and very docile.
Ball pythons python regius is one of the smaller species of python which originate from west africa. In this video ill give you my list of the top five ball python morphs on the market today. I had same problem hard reset only solved it temporarily. Hard cover w full color dust jacket the ultimate ball python. This amazing mutation is simply packed with potential a powerful combination of pattern shifting and clean up, adding a golden touch to nearly every combo. Communication was excellent and shipping was very quick. Written by a respected breeder of ball pythons, this book covers a wide variety of key topics such as housing, health care, breeding, and genetics. Morph maker guide features a massive 770 pages and 1,200 colour photos of the most unique and eyepopping ball python morphs on the market today.
I have a wide array of ball python morphs for sale. I think from being handled every day, apollo is slowly turning into a. Welcome to dynasty reptiles here at dynasty reptiles we specialize in ball python morphs. This nonvenomous constrictor is the smallest of the african pythons.
When bred to other geckos showing or carrying the same recessive gene, the visible morph can be produced. Be the first to hear about new projects, and ball python availability. Excellent book with incredible pictures of the different morphs. Eco the ultimate ball python morph maker guide snakes. At first i was skeptical with the ordering and shipping process of the animals. Pin by the shiny squirrel on nature with images reptile snakes. The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west.