C tinley show, where we will begin introducing males into females cages as well as dropping the temperatures at night. If you then want to see what morphs have been made along with their ingredients then john berry just released a new version of his designer morphs book. Python regius we have thousands of exotic ball pythons for sale from top breeders from around the world. The purpose of this article is to explain some of the fundamentals of genetics as they apply to breeding. Hard cover w full color dust jacket the ultimate ball python. Id like to get familiar with the different morphs, but im not sure where to start or how to even tell them apart. Find high quality printed ball python posters at cafepress.
If you want a more complete history of the ball python, only the barkers book is better. If you plan on breeding ball pythons this book is a must to own. Mr morphs breeds a variety of beautiful ball pythons morphs. The ball python mutation world is ever changing, but this is one of the definitive books on the subject. So you want to breed ball pythons and youre not quite sure what you are doing. This book is the outpouring of kevin mccurleys artistic pallet focused on python regius. There are many examples but some of the most common and widespread codominant ball python morphs include the pastel and yellowbelly mutations. Baby ball pythons for sale python regius with a ton of ball pythons and ball python morphs available. 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. There are well over 100 different color and pattern mutations of the ball python and more are produced each year. This page is also an homage to the various breeders that have put in the work to prove out the various ball python morphs. This week ill share all that i have learned about breeding ball pythons with you.
A true designer morph, you wont find candinos in the wild as they only occur from two recessive genes found in the aforementioned 2 other morphs. Most individuals only reach 34 feet in length as adults. D and is considered one of the top experts in this field. 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. 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. Over 100 different genetic morphs are illustrated and discussed. Hands down, the answer was kevin mccurleys the ultimate ball python. This book is essiental for anyone who wants to breed ball pythons for fun or profit. 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. Eight tips for success when building a ball python collection.
Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. 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. Kicks balls ball pythons ball python morphs for sale. The real musthave ball python morph guide weighing in at over 2.
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. Ball pythons the history, natural history, care, and breeding this is the most. The final and most common type of ball python mutation so far is the incomplete or codominant mutation. 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. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations kevin mccurley on. When you stop and consider the abundance of ball python morphs that. A great first ball python book to add to my collection of reptile books. Are you looking for an awesome ball python, but you are on a budget.
Start by clicking in the field and start typing a morph name select by click in the. Breeding codom morphs versus recessive ball python morphs. Pythons at amazon there is enough general information on husbandry that many owners will find it a useful general resource. 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. This is a very basic breeding recipe that works for us. And even if it may not be as appealing as it sounds, breeding two almost completely brown. 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. The next step after successful reproduction and egg. It changes the way a snake looks, without changing the breed. They are very docile and not fastmoving like most snakes, which makes them easy to handle. Ball python morph gallery wallflower herpetoculture. Kevin mccurley runs new england reptile distributors n. Dec 01, 2015 incomplete or codominant ball python morphs. The original ball python breeding was male spider to a female pastel hoping to make some bumblebees, which were the hot morph at the time.
Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care. Eco the ultimate ball python morph maker guide snakes. Ball pythons for sale python regius at bhb reptiles. Ball python care information ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes being kept and bred in captivity. Due to the ongoing popularity of ball python morphs.
Created by breeding an albino with a candy, candinos are a rarity and can be identified by their yellow and grayish pink scales. Quickly calculate genetics of possible offspring when breeding ball pythons. Black pastel barnhart line black pastel liesen line. 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. Free returns 100% money back guarantee fast shipping. Be the first to hear about new projects, and ball python availability. He has successfully designed and bred many never before seen ball python morphs.
Exotic ball python morph snakes in colorful patterns of bumble bee, spider, mojave, pastel and albino for pets or breeding. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Aug 20, 2015 the fate of ball pythons in termite mounds all over africa is in peril, spiders are coming. But statics are different, i made a new base morph. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Try browsing the ball pythons index if youre looking for something specific. 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. Ball pythons are one of the most popular of the python species kept in captivity today. Kevin mccurley is the author of ball pythons in captivity 4. 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.
This is due to their relatively small size, calm nature and astonishing color variety. To breed a snake to a normal ball python, just dont add any genes to male or. How to breed ball pythons a guide to successful breeding by. 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. They are the reason for many of us why keeping ball pythons is so exciting. A comprehensive guide to care, breeding and genetic. Check back here regularly as we are constantly working to improve the wizard. Nov 09, 2016 how to breed ball pythons, incubating ball python eggs. 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. A lot of the patterns look so similar to me, and i dont know which things distinguish one morph from a similarlooking one. 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. The name royal python from the latin regius comes from the fact that rulers in africa would wear the python as jewelry. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding.
Living art reptiles ball pythonsbreedingcareinformation. Ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes in the world and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Out of this clutch i made a few pastels, a spider and two bumblebees. To achieve something near this age in captivity they require proper care clean tank, clean water, etc.
Spending the ball street journal a ball python pro dishes. The ball python manual at amazon this 76page softcover book is considered by many to be the best ball python reference on the market. If you are interested in breeding this species for profit, or wish to produce highly desirable morphs. Nhbs kevin mccurley, matt lerer, raphael martinez, mike wilbanks, ecouniverse herpetological publishing. The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. You can browse all of the morphs for sale using the gene index. It has an unbelievable amount of information and hundreds of color photos. Due to the enormous size of this page, i have moved the morph guide to its own url. Mar 15, 2006 this is one of the books that is considered the bible when it comes to breeding designer morph ball pythons. 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. We take pride in our quality ball pythons morphs and amazing customer service. Time spent in planning is gained back a hundred times over in the future. Jan 22, 2014 this article was original published in the june 20 issue of the ball street journal newsletter. Buy complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations by kevin mccurley isbn. Kevin is the owner of nerd ball pythons, and he is an expert on the subject.
Not finding the particular ball pythons for sale that you are interested in or have questions about the. Shop posters in a variety of sizes and designs to find the perfect fit for your room. Ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series. These will sell quickly, so if you see one youd like, please place your order asap. Ball python morphs reptiles red tail boa snake enclosure animals and pets cute animals danger noodle rat snake boa constrictor. Stephens exotics morph ball python snakes for sale. Others have written books regarding the captive care and husbandry of the royal python python regius. 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I am looking to get my first snake a ball python from an expo at the end of the month.
Bel python requires specific breeding from mojave, butter, lesser, russo. There and elsewhere throughout morphmarket, these genetic traits are colorcoded by these characteristics. And chapter 6, the morphsbecause of the books breadth of information. We assessed the housing conditions of more than 5000 ball pythons across six exotic. Ball python morphs come in a huge mix of colors, patterns and markings. The first edition of the ballpythonatlas was already celebrated by fans of this giant snake as the ultimate.
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