Black Axanthic
Type: Recessive
First Produced By: Vida Preciosa International
Aliases: Axanthic (TSK)
First Produced In: 2008 [1]
Availability: Higher
Last Updated: 2024-09-18
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About
Like other axanthic traits, Black Axanthic hatchlings are born showing bright silver and black coloration, with the silvers gradually browning out as they mature to adulthood. Black Axanthics show similar alien head shapes and style to normal ball pythons, however, they are often darkened or “shadowy”.
History
In 2024, RGI proved Axanthic (TSK) and Black Axanthic to be the same gene [2]
Appearance
Head
Black Axanthic heads are dark chocolatey brown with little to no headstamp or variations in color.
Body
The body can range from solid black to a slightly dark brown coloration.
Belly
Black Axanthics have white bellies.
Tail
The tail shows a similar patterning and coloration to the body of the snake.
Proven Lines
Related Traits
No known related traits.
Combos
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Leopard Blackhead Black Axanthic 50% Het Hypo 50% Het Pied by Kinova
Pastel Mojave Black Axanthic 50% Het Hypo 50% Het Pied by Kinova
Black Axanthic Spider Ball Python by ML Exotics
Super Pastel Black Axanthic 50% Poss Het Hypo Ball Python by Kori Martin Reptiles
