Ball Python

Yellow and white with red eyes; all black pigment removed.

Recessive — both parents must carry it before it shows.

Patches of pure white across a normally patterned body.

Recessive — both parents must carry it before it shows.

Reduced pattern with a solid dorsal stripe and clean sides.

Recessive — both parents must carry it before it shows.

Hypomelanistic — soft, washed-out browns and greys.

Recessive — both parents must carry it before it shows.

Brightened yellows, lighter head, faded belly speckling. Super form is very pale.

Co-dominant — one copy shows, two copies make a super form.

Thin, web-like dark pattern on a light background.

Dominant — a single copy always shows.

Linked to a neurological 'wobble'. Many breeders avoid producing it.

Clean flared pattern; super form is the solid white Blue-Eyed Leucistic.

Co-dominant — one copy shows, two copies make a super form.

Lavender base with bright orange blotches; develops black freckles with age.

Co-dominant — one copy shows, two copies make a super form.

Expanded orange side blushing, brighter overall colour.

Co-dominant — one copy shows, two copies make a super form.

Subtle brightening; super form is the Ivory, a near-patternless cream snake.

Co-dominant — one copy shows, two copies make a super form.