Description
The Pastel Lesser Ghost is an adult Ball Python morph that combines subtle lavender hues with a clean, reduced-pattern appearance. This snake is for the keeper looking to add a unique, established animal to their collection without the wait of raising a hatchling. Since we started stocking this morph in late 2024, it has consistently been one of our top sellers in the adult python category.
Stand-Out Features
- Unique Coloration: The Pastel gene brightens the typical browns, while the Lesser and Ghost genes work together to create soft lavender and peach tones with a clean, faded pattern.
- Proven Adult: You’re getting a settled, established animal with a known feeding response and temperament, bypassing the more delicate hatchling phase.
- Breeding Potential: This is a triple-het animal (Pastel, Lesser, Ghost) ready for your breeding projects to produce complex combos like Butter Pastel Ghosts or Blue-Eyed Lucys.
- Reliable Feeder: All our adult Ball Pythons are established on frozen/thawed rodents, with detailed feeding records provided.
- Calm Disposition: This morph is known for its docile nature, making it an excellent display animal and a manageable choice for experienced and newer keepers alike.
Technical Data
| Species | Python regius (Ball Python) |
| Morph | Pastel Lesser Ghost |
| Age Class | Adult |
| Sex | Unsexed (Please contact for specific sex inquiry) |
| Feeding | Established on F/T Weaned Rats |
| Weight (measured) | 1.4 oz |
| Health Guarantee | 30-Day Live Arrival & Health |
| Source | Captive-Bred, USA |
Your Questions Answered
How does the Ghost gene affect this morph’s appearance?
The Ghost (Hypomelanistic) gene reduces the black pigment, softening the overall contrast. In this combo, it mutes the yellows from the Pastel and enhances the lavender and peach tones from the Lesser gene, creating its distinctive “washed-out” pastel look.
Is this snake a good choice for a first-time Ball Python owner?
Yes. As an established adult with a reliable feeding record and calm temperament, it eliminates many of the challenges associated with hatchlings. We recommend proper research on adult Ball Python care requirements regarding enclosure size and husbandry before purchase.
Why would someone choose an adult over a hatchling?
Adults offer predictability. Their size, temperament, and feeding response are already established. You avoid the potential feeding refusals and higher sensitivity sometimes seen in hatchlings. One customer recently drove 3 hours to pick up this specific adult instead of waiting for a shipped hatchling, valuing its settled nature.
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