Ball python morphs come in a huge mix of colors, patterns and markings. 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. Kevin mccurley runs new england reptile distributors n. Not finding the particular ball pythons for sale that you are interested in or have questions about the. The final and most common type of ball python mutation so far is the incomplete or codominant mutation.
Due to the enormous size of this page, i have moved the morph guide to its own url. The ball python mutation world is ever changing, but this is one of the definitive books on the subject. He has successfully designed and bred many never before seen ball python morphs. Bel python requires specific breeding from mojave, butter, lesser, russo. It changes the way a snake looks, without changing the breed. Start by clicking in the field and start typing a morph name select by click in the list or press enter to pick the selected morph. Usually, its not too hard to tell once youve seen it, but ive always advised folks to simply continue introducing the pairs all the way to the end if they are not certain. One of the most common questions we get at vms about breeding ball pythons, is how to tell when a ball python is gravid as opposed to ovulating. Python regius we have thousands of exotic ball pythons for sale from top breeders from around the world. Nhbs kevin mccurley, matt lerer, raphael martinez, mike wilbanks, ecouniverse herpetological publishing. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Ball python care information ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes being kept and bred in captivity. Hard cover w full color dust jacket the ultimate ball python. Free returns 100% money back guarantee fast shipping.
To achieve something near this age in captivity they require proper care clean tank, clean water, etc. Due to the ongoing popularity of ball python morphs. When you stop and consider the abundance of ball python morphs that. Spending the ball street journal a ball python pro dishes. Aug 20, 2015 the fate of ball pythons in termite mounds all over africa is in peril, spiders are coming. In reality, this is all a simplification of how genetics actually work, but this is the model that has been found useful by the reptile community. Mr morphs breeds a variety of beautiful ball pythons morphs.
These will sell quickly, so if you see one youd like, please place your order asap. So you want to breed ball pythons and youre not quite sure what you are doing. Dec 01, 2015 incomplete or codominant ball python morphs. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding. Out of this clutch i made a few pastels, a spider and two bumblebees. They are very docile and not fastmoving like most snakes, which makes them easy to handle. Kicks balls ball pythons ball python morphs for sale.
Kevin is the owner of nerd ball pythons, and he is an expert on the subject. Ball python morph gallery wallflower herpetoculture. And even if it may not be as appealing as it sounds, breeding two almost completely brown. Living art reptiles ball pythonsbreedingcareinformation. You can browse all of the morphs for sale using the gene index. So ive decided i may try my hand at breeding in the future and asked other hobbyists what resources were best for identifying and learning about the different ball python morphs colors currently available. D and is considered one of the top experts in this field. Stephens exotics morph ball python snakes for sale. Quickly calculate genetics of possible offspring when breeding ball pythons. Temperature drops begin at the same time as introduction, we generally lower the hot spot to 85 or 86 degrees where the ambient temperature stays around 79 or 80 degrees. Ball pythons the history, natural history, care, and breeding this is the most. The purpose of this article is to explain some of the fundamentals of genetics as they apply to breeding.
But statics are different, i made a new base morph. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Over 100 different genetic morphs are illustrated and discussed. This is due to their relatively small size, calm nature and astonishing color variety. 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.
The real musthave ball python morph guide weighing in at over 2. The name royal python from the latin regius comes from the fact that rulers in africa would wear the python as jewelry. This book is the outpouring of kevin mccurleys artistic pallet focused on python regius. Exotic ball python morph snakes in colorful patterns of bumble bee, spider, mojave, pastel and albino for pets or breeding. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. They are the reason for many of us why keeping ball pythons is so exciting. Ball pythons for sale python regius at bhb reptiles.
The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. Ball python morphs reptiles red tail boa snake enclosure animals and pets cute animals danger noodle rat snake boa constrictor. Id like to get familiar with the different morphs, but im not sure where to start or how to even tell them apart. Created by breeding an albino with a candy, candinos are a rarity and can be identified by their yellow and grayish pink scales. Nov 09, 2016 how to breed ball pythons, incubating ball python eggs. Chapter 2 your ball python s habitat in this chapter, youll learn how to create a proper environment for your snake, in order to keep it healthy throughout its life.
We assessed the housing conditions of more than 5000 ball pythons across six exotic. I am looking to get my first snake a ball python from an expo at the end of the month. To breed a snake to a normal ball python, just dont add any genes to male or female and wizard will treat it as a normal. Kicks balls ball pythons offers common snakes such as albino, bumblebee and piebald ball python morphs all the way to brand new one of a kind morphs. Are you looking for an awesome ball python, but you are on a budget. This week ill share all that i have learned about breeding ball pythons with you. Ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes in the world and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. A comprehensive guide to care, breeding and genetic. Shop posters in a variety of sizes and designs to find the perfect fit for your room.
Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations kevin mccurley on. A lot of the patterns look so similar to me, and i dont know which things distinguish one morph from a similarlooking one. A great first ball python book to add to my collection of reptile books. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care. This book is essiental for anyone who wants to breed ball pythons for fun or profit. This page is also an homage to the various breeders that have put in the work to prove out the various ball python morphs. If you are interested in breeding this species for profit, or wish to produce highly desirable morphs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series. This is a very basic breeding recipe that works for us. Most individuals only reach 34 feet in length as adults. And chapter 6, the morphsbecause of the books breadth of information. The ball python manual at amazon this 76page softcover book is considered by many to be the best ball python reference on the market.
This morphs not going anywhere despite you thinking you speak for the new generation of breeders, as evidence by the array of spider combos on the market and at every table at daytona its still a titan of the ball python hobby. It has an unbelievable amount of information and hundreds of color photos. Find high quality printed ball python posters at cafepress. Start by clicking in the field and start typing a morph name select by click in the. Ball pythons are one of the most popular of the python species kept in captivity today. Buy complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations by kevin mccurley isbn. Dec 04, 2014 within python regius atlas of colour morphs the reader is treated to a complete biography of a snake species found in no other text. Be the first to hear about new projects, and ball python availability. Chapter 1 purchasing your ball python this chapter offers tips on finding a ball python, evaluating the snakes health prior to purchasing, and other selection topics. Mar 15, 2006 this is one of the books that is considered the bible when it comes to breeding designer morph ball pythons.
There and elsewhere throughout morphmarket, these genetic traits are colorcoded by these characteristics. Eight tips for success when building a ball python collection. Hands down, the answer was kevin mccurleys the ultimate ball python. For general great info on how to keep the animals and breed them then either the book from vpi pythons of the world part ii ball pythons or the complete ball bython by nerd.
Brian will be sharing his philosophy and tips about breeding ball pythons. Eco the ultimate ball python morph maker guide snakes. There are many examples but some of the most common and widespread codominant ball python morphs include the pastel and yellowbelly mutations. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. Time spent in planning is gained back a hundred times over in the future. To breed a snake to a normal ball python, just dont add any genes to male or.
Apr 04, 2016 having an understanding of genetics is important if you are thinking about jumping into reptile breeding, especially if you are interested in producing different color and pattern morphs. Breeding codom morphs versus recessive ball python morphs. Ball python breeding can be as simple as leaving two or more snakes together throughout the winter months or as precise and targeted as using a single male to successfully inseminate a dozen or more females in a single calendar year. 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 produce something truly unique or rare. Jan 22, 2014 this article was original published in the june 20 issue of the ball street journal newsletter. There are well over 100 different color and pattern mutations of the ball python and more are produced each year. Kevin mccurley is the author of ball pythons in captivity 4. Try browsing the ball pythons index if youre looking for something specific. We have always been one of the top ball python breeders to embrace new morphs and strive to diversify and add to our collection of snakes and knowledge. How to breed ball pythons a guide to successful breeding by.
The next step after successful reproduction and egg. Pythons at amazon there is enough general information on husbandry that many owners will find it a useful general resource. Wizard shows chart and interactive results of morphs, with clutch stats, and links back into inventory. If you want a more complete history of the ball python, only the barkers book is better. On top of this, breeders are creating new morphs and color combinations all the time. If you plan on breeding ball pythons this book is a must to own. I was interested in getting a juvenile male that i can raise for about a year and foray into breeding as i already have experience breeding other reptile species. We take pride in our quality ball pythons morphs and amazing customer service.
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