A great first ball python book to add to my collection of reptile books. Most ball python breeders consider the first day of december to be the start of the breeding season because this is typically when it happens in nature. Ball python genetics genes in ball pythons you should. This nonvenomous constrictor is the smallest of the african pythons. Laymans crash course in ball python genetics this explanation is not meant to be taken as a scientific study or anything like that. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations kevin mccurley on. Quickly calculate genetics of possible offspring when breeding ball pythons. So ive decided i may try my hand at breeding in the future and asked other hobbyists what resources were best for identifying and learning about the different ball python morphs colors currently available.
Pythons at amazon there is enough general information on husbandry that many owners will find it a useful general resource. Ball python information facts are fun and interesting, especially if you are thinking about owning one. In this section of our reptile genetics 101 guide for selective breeding, you will learn about base recessive dominant and codominant genes. Amateur hobbyist or professional breeder, this is a must have book. Ball pythons for sale largest selection in the world.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. We fully support usark and what they do for the reptile community. This is a very basic breeding recipe that works for us. The ball python python regius is the worlds most commonly traded python species for the exotic pet industry. Genetic wizard calculate odds and results of your breedings. For the serious ball python hobbyist that is considering breeding, this book is very handy to have in your hands. It is written from a laymans point of view in order to offer a basic understanding of how genetics work in ball python breeding and the various genetic terms as they are commonly used in the bp community.
What books are out there that include a lot of the morph combos in them. This is my story and what has worked for me over the last nineteen breeding seasons. Over 100 different genetic morphs are illustrated and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ball pythons may initially seem like a scary choice for a pet since they are constrictor snakes, but they are gentle, docile and make great pets. We take pride in our quality ball pythons morphs and amazing customer service. Shop thousands of ball pythons for sale from hundreds of top breeders from around the world. All of our animals come with a healthgendergenetics guarantee. So ive been looking into what makes a pewter ball python and so far what ive gotten is cinnamin x black pastel or pastel jungle will make a pewter. These snakes are amazing and ive been lucky to work with them for so many years. Many experienced hobbyists take on ball python breeding as a study in snake genetics. Usark helps the reptile community fight against local, state and federal law changes that can drastically change the entire hobby.
It is listed as least concern on the iucn red list because of its wide distribution. Start by clicking in the field and start typing a morph name select by click in the list or press enter to pick the selected morph. The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west and central africa, where it lives in grasslands and shrublands. Ball pythons reach sexual maturity in 35 years and have a 1530 year lifespan in captivity. If you want a more complete history of the ball python, only the barkers book is better. Usually, its not too hard to tell once youve seen it, but ive always advised folks to simply continue introducing the pairs all the way to the end if they are not certain. For each gene a parent carries, it has a 50% chance of passing it down to its offspring. For certain genetic mutations, i would say this is an absolute, yes. Morph maker guide features over 770 pages and 1,200 color photos of the most unique and eyepopping ball python morphs on the market today. I already own the kevin mccurley book the complete ball python i read in a thread earlier about another book, but i lost the thread that said it. Ball pythons are among the most popular of all pet snakes, and make interesting pets for both beginning herp hobbyists and professional breeders. Working hard to create the highest quality in the industry book now. What a good book to explain ball python genetics and breeding.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Snake breeding is a long process that takes the better part of a year. Written by a respected breeder of ball pythons, this book covers a wide variety of key topics such as housing, health care, breeding, and genetics. Hard cover w full color dust jacket the ultimate ball python. The majority of these live snakes are produced via a number of python farms in west africa that have been in operation since the 1960s and involved with ranching operations since the 1990s. A complete ball python breeding guide for beginners. Ultimate ball python morph maker guide 762 pages by kevin.
Since then, there has been a lot of development in breeding, which is why expert stefan broghammer presents an updated and vastly expanded reprint. Does any one know of any good, easy to understand books about genetics and eggs and breeding for the ball python. Excellent book with incredible pictures of the different morphs. Ball python phenotypes include normalwild type which can vary a lot, albino, pastel, super pastel, spider, and many many more. This week ill share all that i have learned about breeding ball pythons with you. Shop our large selection of ball python morphs for your next pet or breeding project. Ball python genetics other bibliographies cite this for me. It is essentially a cook book with lots of information about genetics, base genes and gene combinations.
Eco the ultimate ball python morph maker guide snakes books. During the cooler months, snakes in the wild will copulate frequently, but its all considered. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care. Check back here regularly as we are constantly working to improve the wizard. What a good book to explain ball python genetics and.
Over 100 different genetic morphs are illustrated and discussed. Wizard shows chart and interactive results of morphs, with clutch stats, and links back into inventory. It can be difficult to tell what sex your snakes are. Basic genetics okay, before we go too far, we need to know some nomenclature and some basic biology. Brian will be sharing his philosophy and tips about breeding ball pythons.
One of the most common questions we get at vms about breeding ball pythons, is how to tell when a ball python is gravid as opposed to ovulating. So you want to breed ball pythons and youre not quite sure what you are doing. There are many ordinary people across the world breeding some extra ordinary ball python morphs. Will any type of pastel x cinnamin make a pewter just with different looking pastel attributes. Ball python morphsbooks to readreptile suppliesbook catalogueselective breedingstuff to buyreptilessnakesremodeling. A trait that will be visually expressed with only one copy of the gene, with the caveat that two copies of the gene produces a snake that looks different than one with only one copy of the gene what we call a super form, or homozygous. Standard steel royal reptiles, spring church, pennsylvania. This book provides essential information on every variety of milksnake, plus instructions on longterm care and maintenance. Quantitative genetic analysis of reproduction traits in ball pythons. Kevins book is great, but it was done in 2005 and since then, there have been many new morphs and combos produced. Lets look at the timeline for breeding ball pythons. A comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. To breed a snake to a normal ball python, just dont add any genes to male or female and wizard will treat it as a normal.
This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on thursday, january 29, 2015. Morph maker guide features a massive 770 pages and 1,200 colour photos of the most unique and eyepopping ball python morphs on. You can go to a reptile veterinarian to find out the sexes of your. Breeding codom morphs versus recessive ball python morphs. Recessive ball python morphs better known as the long game. The first genetic assessment of wild and farmed ball. Exploring new and unseen combination can be quite exciting, but are there areas in ball python genetics that are best to avoid. A comprehensive guide with chapters discussing the ball python in nature, captivity, diet, selection, understanding the ball python, health concerns, breeding and egg incubation, baby snake care, color morphs, and more. Here you will find a comprehensive collection of books covering not only individual species, but general care and breeding references as well. Baby ball pythons for sale python regius with a ton of ball pythons and ball python morphs available. The ball python mutation world is ever changing, but this is one of the definitive books on the subject. It is threatened by hunting for its meat and for the international pet trade. Hands down, the answer was kevin mccurleys the ultimate ball python.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. For the sake of simplicity, we will use examples related to snakes in particular and even more specifically ball pythons to illustrate these principals. When breeding ball pythons, careful considerations should be made when it comes to ball python genetics. The first edition of the ballpythonatlas was already celebrated by fans of this giant snake as the ultimate. To breed a snake to a normal ball python, just dont add any genes to male or female and wizard will. A good starting point for more thorough research into the species, and illustrated with good quality photographs. The phenotype doesnt always tell you about an animals genes and in some cases some recognized phenotypes might not even have a genetic cause. A lesson in basic genetics, 2007 your bibliography. Search by ball python genetics to easily find the perfect ball python pet. Our ball pythons for sale are healthy proven feeders with guaranteed genetics and sex.
A few basic terms are helpful to describe the possible inheritance of an unusual ball python appearance. Any kind of suggestions from people who personally know. I would like to buy a book that will basically educate me on the genetics. These are the sources and citations used to research ball python genetics. Though our examples of reptile genetics will be specifically related to snakes, these same genetic principals apply to all species of reptiles and amphibians. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly african appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. A well organised and plainly written book covering the basics of python regius, from habitat and husbandry to breeding and genetics.
Ive wanted to get the designer morphs book but no one has it in stock and ive asked at the pet stores near me and no one has read it so i dont know if its worth it. The ball python manual at amazon this 76page softcover book is considered by many to be the best ball python reference on the market. I go over some of our history about how we got to where we are now and inc. We have all ball python types and sizes from baby to full grown. Basic ball python genetics children inherit genes from their parents that give them varied physical appearance, such as color and pattern mutations. Ball pythons are one of the most iconic species to be kept as a pet snake. Kevin is the owner of nerd ball pythons, and he is an expert on the subject. Here you can select any basic gene for both male and female, calculate and then see what the possible outcome will be.
Ball python hatchlings are hungry for rodents pinkies. These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and color combinations. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. When breeding ball pythons there are three types of genetics that you can work with.
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