Description
The Black Pastel Spotnose Ball Python Baby is a distinct morph combining two recessive traits for a unique pattern and coloration. This snake is for intermediate to advanced keepers looking to add complex genetics to their collection. Since we started stocking this morph in fall 2025, it has become a steady seller due to its consistent, high-contrast appearance.
Stand-Out Features
- High-Contrast Pattern: The Black Pastel gene intensifies dark pigmentation, creating deep browns and blacks that sharply define the alien head and dorsal patterns.
- Spotnose Influence: The Spotnose gene subtly alters head structure and often lightens the overall background color, allowing the darker pattern to stand out.
- Proven Genetics: This is a visual double recessive animal, guaranteeing it carries both the Black Pastel and Spotnose genes for future breeding projects.
- Excellent Feeding Response: Like most Ball Pythons, this baby readily accepts frozen/thawed rodents. We establish feeding on rat pups before sale.
- Manageable Size: As an adult, it will reach the standard Ball Python size of 3-5 feet, making it suitable for most standard enclosures.
Technical Data
| Species | Python regius |
| Morph | Black Pastel Spotnose (Visual Double Recessive) |
| Age | Baby (Born within last 6 months) |
| Sex | Unsexed (Sex can be probed upon request for an additional fee) |
| Feeding | Established on Frozen/Thawed Rat Pups |
| Weight (measured) | 0.7 oz (approx. 20 grams) |
| Current Housing | 6-quart rack system with humidity hide |
| Genetics | Recessive Black Pastel, Recessive Spotnose |
Your Questions Answered
What does this morph look like as an adult?
The high contrast between pattern and background remains. The black pigmentation from the Black Pastel gene typically holds well, while the Spotnose influence may continue to lighten the base color into a tan or golden hue, making the pattern even more defined.
Is this a good snake for a beginner?
This is an intermediate animal due to its genetic value and specific care requirements for optimal color expression. A beginner should first master basic Ball Python husbandry—consistent temperatures, humidity, and feeding—before investing in complex morphs.
What can I breed this snake with?
As a visual double recessive, breeding to a normal Ball Python will produce 100% heterozygous (het) offspring for both genes. Breeding to another visual Black Pastel Spotnose yields 100% visual offspring. For more complex projects, pair with other recessive morphs like Clown, Pied, or Albino.
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