Carnivore
Type: Incomplete Dominant
First Produced By: Barry Summerhayes
First Produced In: 2016
Availability: Lower
Last Updated: 2021-12-04
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About
The Carnivore morph has been described as similar to Acid and Confusion, but has different results when bred to other genes. It has a distinguishing stripe under the neck in the basic form, but combined with some morphs, the stripe is removed.
History
Barry Summerhayes from HognoseUK isolated the Carnivore gene from a snake he bought from a friend in 2016. It was supposed to be a Leopard, but Barry was intrigued by the way all the combos looked very different from the “normal” Leopard combos.
After a few years of producing more and more different looking morphs, Barry came up with the name - Carnivore - and began to release a few. The Carnivore morph has gained a lot of support over recent years, especially within the UK and the USA.
Appearance
Head
The head of the Carnivore Ball Python usually displays a light “V” shaped headstamp.
Body
The body of the Carnivore Ball Python is covered in a dark, busy pattern with lots of bubbly loops.
The alien heads of a Normal Ball Python are largely unrecognisable, with banding over the dorsal and large “alien eyes” being prominent along most of its body.
Belly
The belly of the Carnivore Ball Python is usually dominated by a thick dark stripe that begins under the neck.
Tail
The tail of the Carnivore Ball Python usually follows the wacky patterning of the rest of the body.
Proven Lines
No known proven lines
Related Traits
No known related traits
Combos
Carnivore Enchi Lesser Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Spotnose Carnivore Champagne Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Carnivore Firefly Storm Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Carnivore Bamboo Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Blackhead Carnivore Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Powerball Carnivore Het Clown Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Enchi Butter Carnivore Ball Python by Hognose.UK
Carnivore Spotnose Clown Ball Pythons by wspythons
Carnivore Clown Ball Pythons by wspythons
Carnivore Spotnose Ball Pythons by wspythons