HypomelanisticĪ post shared by Troy Bromie snakes are also frequently called “hypos” among breeders. This is a common combination with other genes to create other morphs. They have a complete lack of darker colors and patterns. There is a super form that results in brighter colors. They hatch out red or brown and typically express more yellow as they age. It was first found in the coastal carpet python ( M. You will see a lot of bronze and gold coloration in these animals. CaramelĬaramel is a co-dominant gene that produces snakes with yellow and red tones that frequently make a warm, caramel color. This is very commonly combined with the axanthic gene also found in this subspecies. The typical pattern for this species is broken up, resulting in individually colored scales. harrisoni) kept in a collection in the Netherlands. It was originally found in an Irian Jaya ( M. The gene that causes the granite morph is a simple recessive gene. Most snakes will have a gray background color, but certain genes can result in very striking patterns. You cannot get the jungle carpet pythons outside of Australia due to a ban on python exports. harrisoni) and jungle carpet pythons ( M. There are also lines of axanthic snakes found in the Irian Jaya carpet python ( M. This is a recessive gene that was first found in the coastal carpet python ( M. AxanthicĪ post shared by Alex Leith Pythons axanthic snake is lacking yellow pigment. Some breeders also focus on creating more intense reds or orange tones in their breeding stock.īe sure to check what subspecies your potential snake is since many will be mixed. This is a recessive gene that mixes well with other genes to produce unique looks. These animals typically lack dark pigments, meaning you will see yellow, orange, and even purple-toned snakes. The albino gene was originally found in the Darwin carpet python ( M. This makes this nearly identical to the spider gene in ball pythons, including the lethal super form. It seems the defect is related directly to the gene, so it cannot be bred out. This can be as minor as a slight wobble that is nearly unnoticeable to animals that corkscrew and cannot right themselves easily. Snakes with only one copy also have neurological issues. This is normally caused by defects in the lungs. No snake with the super form of the jaguar gene has survived longer than a day. In the jaguar gene, it causes a leucistic snake. Having two copies or a homozygous form of a co-dominant gene like this is referred to as a super form. It can only be found in a heterozygous form with one copy of the gene expressing. Many snakes with this gene also display more intense yellow pigment.

This gene reduces patterning and reduces the darker pigments. The jaguar morph was originally found in a coastal carpet python ( M. For a complete guide to enclosure setup, feeding, daily care and breeding,Ĭheck out my Carpet Python Care Sheet.

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