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This ball python I found unusual because its side pattern almost form round disconnectd spots. Is this a morph?

Mark Ledbetter

do you have? Ball pythons have no consistent pattern. There isn't a single one that has the same pattern as another. They are extremely variable. Even the morphs. So far, you have 3 completely normal hatchling balls from Africa. I hope nobody suckered you into paying more than usual for them, because they are nothing more than "usual".

Even so, if you breed this one to one that looks very similar, what are the odds of developing a ball python with spotting down the sides?

There is a probability that F2 or F3 generations could be made to spot. If you take a typical wild-type, the probablity is reduced, greatly.

Striped-backs: were they not developed by those who saw the pattern on the back merging into each other and via selective breeding perfected the strip look?

In all do respects, you may know more about the genetics of ball pythons, but don't treat me as stupid. Your response has a tone of arrogance.

In my opinion, ball pythons are moderately variable in their patterns and coloration. Many other species show a greater diversity in tones and patterns. Explain to me why this one is not different.

Sorry but I will agree with Ryan. These are normals man... but if you feel differently then line breed them and see what you get
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Balls, Milks & Coxi!

I would have to agree with the other guys. You just have some nice looking normals, nothing genetic.

I've been reading through these threads,and that's the point,right there!...Breed it out...
It's one thing to sell animals for a higher price because they have been proven to be genetic though captive reproduction...It's another thing altogether to try and price an animal because it "looks genetic"..Now,don't get me wrong.There have been several ball pythons that came in as captive hatched(with no known genetic background)being offered at a higher than normal price.That i personally felt were worth the price for admission..
However this is precisely where the moral issue comes into play...aka-newbies selling to newbies...The only person that is going to pay more than normal price for a normal is a newbie.
I think i can safely say that this is exactly the reason some newbies get bashed::Ball enthusiasts simply don't like it when newbies mislead themselves,and other newbies.
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Charles Glaspie

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Vince Pramuk