- In the ever-expanding world of pet reptiles, the odd names given to color morphs can be confusing to even those of us who have been keeping snakes for years.
In an effort to help sort things out, I am adding this color guide, with pictures to help you along.
The most common color morph, the albino.
Photo courtesy The Snake Keeper
A normal-colored Ball Python.
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A xanthic BP, having reduced black pigment.
Photo courtesy The Snake Keeper
A melanistic BP, with increased black pigment.
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An axantic BP, lacking yellow pigment.
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A Piebald BP, with white patches.
Photo courtesy Dave Barker, VPI
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