Pythons imported from the wild tend to be picky eaters and may not respond to food as well as captivebred pythons, which usually do well on domestic rats and. Ball pythons are one of the most popular of the python species kept in captivity today. 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. This is the most detailed and comprehensive book ever written about one species of snakeand not just any snake either. Chocolate ball pythons for sale in the united states. Ball pythons have become an overwhelming part of the reptile trade in the last decade. In the wild, due to predators, their life span is much shorter. Captive ball pythons can live up to 50 years, but the average lifespan is approximately 30 years.
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. Definitely view our ball python morphs gallery, the conception of this page started in 2002. 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. The first ball python morph was produced by bob clark in may of 1992.
Finding ball pythons for sale online is an experience that will introduce you to a large group of professional as well as hobbyist breeders. It is threatened by hunting for its meat and for the international pet trade. Very little information is public about this morph. It is listed as least concern on the iucn red list because of its wide distribution. The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west. May 14, 2018 ball pythons are such amazing animals, so lets talk about them. Like all other pythons, it is a nonvenomous constrictor. Our ball pythons for sale are healthy proven feeders with guaranteed genetics and sex. In 1989 he had heard from a friend that an amelanistic ball python had been found and captured in ghana. Dec 04, 2014 royal python is the accurate translation of the scientific name python regius. All ball python morphs are still part of the same species, python regius. The pictures are high quality, the stories are from the nerd master himself, the histories will answer your questions regarding origins, and the overthetop genetics lessons are enough to make your head hurt. Also david and tracy barker, authors of the article in the first link, have published an excellent book on the history and care of ball pythons. Python regius we have thousands of exotic ball pythons for sale from top breeders from around the world.
You could finely add the soft file python regius atlas of color morphs, keeping and breeding ball pythons. This book is also written by people that have actually had experience with ball pythons, making this in our opinion one of the best books on the market for ball pythons. Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. Free pdf python regius atlas of color morphs, keeping and breeding ball pythons. Ball pythons the history, natural history, care, and breeding this is the most. Most sought after, and most unwanted morphs the spider combos are my favorites once i get into breeding, thats where im putting my focus. Instead of being white and yellow, they are often grey and yellow.
I want to learn more about the genetics and maybe someday become an artist like those i look up to. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And chapter 6, the morphsbecause of the books breadth of information. 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 ball python mutation world is ever changing, but this is one of the definitive books on the subject. Royal python is the accurate translation of the scientific name python regius. Champagne ball python light tanorange color with irregular stripes and colors.
The complete childrens python this product is out of stock. Natural history ball pythons, python regius also know as royal python are a relatively small and docile specie of snake, which are native to western and westcentral africa. Living art reptiles ball pythonsbreedingcareinformation. 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. At xyzreptiles we have had the benefit of producing ball pythons for the last 18 years and we can give you guaranteed genetics, healthy animals and competitive prices. This is the smallest of the african pythons and is popular in the pet trade, largely due to. In the wild, the ball python s diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as african softfurred rats, shrews and striped mice. Largest selection of ball python morphs in the world. Ball python genetics other bibliographies in harvard style. Ball pythons generally live 10 years in the wild, and often 2030 years in captivity the record is 47 years. This book contains valuable information for anyone and everyone interested in ball pythons and we feel that it is a must have book for anyone interested in ball pythons. These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and color.
There and elsewhere throughout morphmarket, these genetic traits are colorcoded by these characteristics. Morph maker guide by kevin mccurley 20140504 by kevin mccurley jan 1. It is quite expensive, but youll struggle to find better, more thorough information. This, along with kevin mccurleys book, should be staples in any ball python breeders library. This nonvenomous constrictor is the smallest of the african pythons. The record is a ball python living over 45 years in captivity. This book is massive, and the pictures of the morphs alone are. Check back here regularly as we are constantly working to improve the wizard. Ball pythons, python regius also know as royal python are a relatively small and docile specie of snake, which are native to western and westcentral africa.
There are well over 100 different color and pattern mutations of the ball python and more are produced each year. Captive bred ball pythons are becoming more readily available in the hobby, and the many color morphs being created have added to the growing popularity of this small python species. The first edition of the ballpythonatlas was already celebrated by fans of this giant. Most ball pythons purchased at pet stores and from good breeders in the u. Buying captiveborn ball pythons reduces the stress on the threatened populations in the wild and helps ensure you will get a healthy, established eater and a snake already used to contact with humans. The average life span of a ball python is 20 to 30 years. In may of 1989 he acquired the albino, after some negotiations. Thanks for visiting the best website that offer hundreds type of book collections.
Ball pythons the history, natural history, care, and breeding. This is due to their relatively small size, calm nature and astonishing color variety. Ball python morphs are generally only available from breeders and some may be difficult to find or very expensive. Plus, the raffle is open to everybody, no matter where you live. Nearly everyone started out with ball pythons and boa constrictors as their first exotic, tropical snakes, but the roving eyes of young snake keepers would nearly. In europe, the ball python is referred to as the royal python. Ball python morph gallery wallflower herpetoculture. On the web mark mandic of markus jayne ball pythons joins sean to talk about the history behind the blade ball python, breeding techniques, along with lessons and memories throughout their. A brief history of ball python morphs for beginners. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care.
The ball python name comes from the manner in which they curl up into a ball when they are nervous. Here, youll get to meet all of my ball pythons, and learn a bit about them. Despite their perfect size and temperament, attractive colors and pattern, they were inexpensive and common snakes. Ball pythons, a troubleshooting guide to natural history. When it comes to stefan and his writing style it wont matter what name you know this snake by in your personal circles. Hard cover w full color dust jacket the ultimate ball python. This is twice as heavy as a truly enormous normal ball python of mixedunknown locality. You can access the calculator from any page, by putting two morph names in the search box in the top menu bar separated by an x and click submit. 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. Info below is gradually being removed, this info is only here until the new site is fully up and running.
It will certainly help you to always proceed checking out python regius atlas of color. These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and color combinations. Kevin has recently completed a dazzling, lavishly illustrated new book, published by ecouniverse, titled the ultimate ball python. Kevin is the owner of nerd ball pythons, and he is an expert on the subject. Ultimate ball python morph maker guide 762 pages by kevin.
The ball python python regius, also known as the royal python, is a python species found in subsaharan africa. Im not sure whos keeping the records, but the largest ball python imported was a subsaharan locality weighing 8100 grams. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations hardcover june 1, 2005 by. Shop our large selection of ball python morphs for your next pet or breeding project. Try browsing the ball pythons index if youre looking for something specific. Browse 508 ball python morphs for sale in the united states by genes colorcoded to show dominance and zygosity. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly african appearance and its relative medium size and tameability.
Considered one of the best authorities on ball python morphs in print, this book is a ball python enthusiasts dream. Temperament the ball python is generally wellmannered, and will seldom bite, instead, if threatened, it rolls itself into a ball hence the name ball python with the head buried beneath the folds of its body. Bush league breeders club brandt rustich, of major league reptiles, gives an excellent explanation and history of the blackhead ball python morph discovered at ralph davis reptiles, and the other morph genes. You can browse all of the morphs for sale using the gene index. Index shows frequency of each trait count and links to ads for sale. The history, natural history, care, and breeding by david g. Within python regius atlas of colour morphs the reader is treated to a complete biography of a snake species found in no other text. A lot of the patterns look so similar to me, and i dont know which things distinguish one morph from a similarlooking one. Mar 16, 2016 im not sure whos keeping the records, but the largest ball python imported was a subsaharan locality weighing 8100 grams.
No agency or organization regulates the specific characteristics of the different ball python morphs, but generally, most breeders and enthusiasts use a fairly standard set of characteristics for each morph. Some beginners might find it a little lacking in the basics, but it has detailed information on more advanced husbandry topics as well as problems and treatments. Ball pythons stay much smaller than some other python species, growing to an average length of three to five feet. Candino ball python the candino is a type of albino made with the same genes with a few different ones added. Nhbs kevin mccurley, matt lerer, raphael martinez, mike wilbanks, ecouniverse herpetological publishing. Choose from 100s of books available covering snakes. To help reduce the number of snakes poached from the wild. Id like to get familiar with the different morphs, but im not sure where to start or how to even tell them apart. They are called ball pythons because, when frightened, they coil around their head and into a ball. If you want a more complete history of the ball python, only the barkers book is better. Banana ball pythons are a ball python morph thats yellow, instead of yellow, brown and black. Ball pythons are beautiful snakes, and the book is illustrated throughout with informative and fascinating figures and images.
In captivity, ball pythons are often bred for specific patterns, or morphs. Banana ball python genetics, breeding, and snake morphs. The extraordinary variations of color and pattern for which ball pythons are known and selectively bred are showcased in a gallery featuring some of the most beautiful snakes in the world. Ball pythons are among the most common snakes in captivity worldwide and for good reason. Ball pythons are an excellent beginner snake and one of the most popular pet snakes due to their docile nature. Ball python genetics other bibliographies cite this for me.
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