Special
Type: Incomplete Dominant
First Produced By: Tom Baker Reptiles [1]
Complex: Blue Eyed Leucistic Complex
First Produced In: Unknown
Availability: Common
Last Updated: 2024-01-28
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About
The Special ball python is a color and pattern altering mutation distinguishable from a Normal ball python by its lighter tones and distinctive pattern. Characterized by a granite-like pattern, lighter coloration, and prominent flaming along the sides.
History
The discovery of the Special ball python traces back to Tom Baker Reptiles. Initially puzzled by its appearance, when Tom first laid eyes on this animal he kinda scratched his head and said “There’s something special about this snake”. Hence the name was created. It wasn’t until he bred it to a Mojave before realizing its full potential. [2]
Appearance
Head
The head of a Special ball python is very similar to that of a Normal ball python.
Body
The body of the Special ball python is usually covered in misshapen, grainy “alien heads”, with heavy blushing between. Dorsal stripes are usually a brighter shade than that of the alien heads.
Tail
The tail of the Special ball python is usually dominated by a bright dorsal stripe.
Proven Lines
No known proven lines at present.
Combos
- Cream Diamond (Mojave Special Vanilla)
- Crystal (Mojave Special)
- Mystic Crystal (Mystic Special)
- Pastel Crystal (Mojave Pastel Special)
- Special Blast (Pastel Pinstripe Special)
- Titan (Cinnamon Pastel Special)
- Titanium (Cinnamon Epic Pastel Special)
Super Pastel Fire Special Woma Ball Python by BHB Reptiles
Pastel Crystal Ball Python by BHB Reptiles
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Special Spider Monsoon Male Ball Python by Dave Green Reptiles
Blitzkrieg Special Ball Python by Double D Pythons
Blackhead Leopard Phantom Crystal Ball Python by BlindStryke Exotics
Leopard Special YB 50% DH Monsoon Piebald Ball Python by Mutation Creation
Mystic Potion GHI X Pastel Special GHI Ball Python by GHI Reptiles
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Pastel Pinstripe PhantomSpecial Pos YB Ball Python by Dragons Llab
Super Pastel Special Fire Orange Dream Yellow Belly Ball Python by Austrian Reptiles
Bumblebee Pinstripe Special Pos Het Monsoon Ball Python by Mutation Creation
Special Pied (Possible OD, YB, Fire) Ball Python by KINOVA
Pastel Special Leopard Het Clown 50% Het Piebald Ball Python by Pybo Morphs
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