Description
The Mojave Ghost Ball Python Baby is a clean, high-contrast designer morph for breeders and collectors seeking a proven genetic combination. This animal combines the Mojave and Ghost genes to produce a snake with reduced pattern and enhanced coloration that intensifies with age. We’ve stocked this morph since mid-2024, and it’s become a consistent favorite for repeat customers building their projects.
Stand-Out Features
- Proven Genetic Combination: The Mojave and Ghost genes are established, predictable co-dominant and recessive traits, making this a reliable animal for breeding plans.
- High-Contrast Hatchling Coloration: Displays a crisp, clean pattern with blushing along the spine and a distinct head stamp, offering excellent visual appeal from day one.
- Progressive Color Development: The “ghosting” effect—a reduction of black pigment—becomes more pronounced with each shed, leading to a brighter, cleaner adult appearance.
- Established Feeder: This animal is feeding consistently on frozen-thawed pinky mice, providing a solid foundation for its new owner.
- Strong Breeder Potential: A cornerstone animal for projects aiming to produce Butter Ghosts, Lesser Ghosts, or integrate the Ghost gene into other Mojave-complex combinations.
Technical Data
| Scientific Name | Python regius |
| Morph | Mojave Ghost (Mojave / Hypo) |
| Sex | Unsexed (Guaranteed Healthy) |
| Age | Baby (2024 hatch) |
| Feeding Status | On Frozen/Thawed Pinky Mice |
| Weight (measured) | 3.5 oz |
| Genetics | Co-dominant Mojave, Recessive Hypo (Ghost) |
| Availability | High Demand. We stock 20+ to prevent backorders. |
Your Questions Answered
How does the Ghost gene affect the Mojave pattern?
The recessive Ghost (Hypo) gene reduces melanin, or black pigment. In a Mojave, this lightens the background color, increases blushing, and gives the pattern a cleaner, “washed-out” appearance. The contrast between the light browns and the remaining pattern is enhanced, creating a snake that gets brighter with age.
What is the primary breeding use for this animal?
This snake is a dual-purpose breeder. It carries the Mojave gene, which can produce Blue-Eyed Leucistics when paired with another Mojave-complex gene (Butter, Lesser, etc.). It also carries the recessive Ghost gene. Breeding it to another Ghost carrier will produce visual Ghost offspring in the clutch.
What is your shipping and arrival guarantee?
We ship via FedEx Priority Overnight to ensure morning delivery. We provide a live arrival guarantee and a 30-day health guarantee. Our packaging is professional and secure, designed for live reptile transport. Shipping charges and live animal policies are detailed at checkout.
✅ Plain brown box — no markings
✅ Not happy? Return within 30 days.
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✅ Domestic shipping — no customs
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