An incomplete dominant trait.
Condas commonly present with a faded pattern, but many different representations of this morph exist. The most definitive marker for a conda is a solid black belly, lined with white walls, although this marker is not ALWAYS present. Supercondas are the complete form of the Anaconda trait. Presents with a patternless body. |
An incomplete dominant trait.
Most common visual representations of Arctics present with higher contrast animals where the pattern has dark black outline with white edging and fading towards the center of the pattern. Flecking is usually present over the body of the animal. Some animals will present with more of a gray de-saturated color. Extreme reds and higher color parents tend to make identification of this morph more complicated. Comparison to normal siblings is important when identifying Arctic animals. Superarctics are the complete form of the Arctic trait and present as a high contrast animal that is born extremely dark, almost black. With each shed the animal develops progressively more contrast, eventually resulting in a snake that looks almost black and white. |
A recessive trait expressed with a lack of melanin, while still maintaining other, darker pigments. Areas that would normally be black, now present with a purplish or gray hue. Best seen with the belly pattern. Both Dutch and Evan's Hypo are not hypomelanistic. They are a form of albino, that still retains dark pigmentation.
Photo provided by Meko Walker at Elemental Herps. |
A polygenic trait where the animal gradually develops stronger yellow pigmentation with age. With this development comes a reduction in contrast between the background color and the pattern (saddle markings) as they begin to fade. High quality Lemon Ghosts will have reduced black pattern to the belly, and a hazy "ghosty" appearance.
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A dominant or incomplete dominant trait. No consistent breeding records exist to substantiate either claim. Trait presents with large pattern blotches, often square or with tiger banding. The background is often lighter and "creamy" in appearance, with a deep melanin concentration throughout the saddles. The contrast between the background and pattern remains during growth.
Photo provided by Louie Chavez at Cowtown Reptiles. |
A recessive trait that expresses similarly to Green Hypo. Snakes with this trait often exhibit a purplish-smoky belly instead of the usual black. Animals may present with a green or pink hue and a lack of black or melanin on the dorsal surface.
This trait appears to be complex to describe and so the description and photos are provided by Filip Longhitano. |
A recessive trait. This hypermelanistic morph presents with a dark, often monochrome head. There may be occasional marbling in the face or headstamp. The pattern is dark, and consistent with the background. While some lightening or darkening occurs with each shed, the changes are relatively minimal. Coloration varies from deep shades of brown, to gray, green or a smokey black.
Description of this morph, and the photos used all belong to Jules Toth, of Black Hogs, the original founder of this trait. Currently all Swiss Chocolate animals reside with Jules. |
A recessive trait, expressed with a lack of melanin. These animals often have black paradoxing in small flecks that present most commonly on the underside, but can develop anywhere on the body. This paradoxing develops as the animal matures. What would normally be a black patterned belly presents as a brown to purplish hue.
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