![]() The simplest way to breed a fire ball python is to pair a fire ball python (FN) with a normal wild-type (NN). Well, morphs with two fire alleles are actually called super fires. You may be thinking, why don’t fire balls have two fire alleles (FF)? The fire ball python will have one fire allele (F) and one normal allele (N).Ī wild-type ball python will have two normal alleles (NN). An allele is an alternative version of a gene that is passed from parent to offspring. If we look at the fire gene we will see two alleles, one from each parent. This is why it is able to be combined with so many other morphs to create new ones.įor example, if you breed a fire to a pastel ball python, you get a morph that expresses both genes at the same time ( in this case a firefly morph). The fire ball python gene is a co-dominant gene.Ĭo-dominant means the trait can be expressed at the same time as another gene. Adult females are usually between 4 and 6 feet long and weigh anywhere from 1,700 grams to 3,000 grams. On average, adult males are usually between 2 and 3 feet long and weigh between 900 grams and 1,500 grams. It is rare for a male to grow larger than 3.5 feet long. ![]() There are some differences in size based on gender, you will find that females get much bigger than the males. You should expect the size of your fireball to follow the same general size guidelines as a wild-type. The fire morph is still a type of ball python. You can expect your fire ball python to reach anywhere from 2-6 feet long. The difference is that the color of the patterning will be a slightly faded, lighter brown. These markings include the common light-colored blotches running the length of the body, and the dark head with lines of light color above and below the eyes. Their pattern will remain generally the same as a wild-type. The fire trait is known as a “clarifying” gene that adds a glow to the snake’s markings.įire ball pythons are bright yellow or gold, their brightness gives them a notable “glow”. When comparing a fire ball python to a wild-type, this morph’s colors are much brighter. Since then, its color enhancing traits and compatibility with other morphs have made it one of the most popular available. What we do know is that the first fire ball python showed up in 1995, more than 27 years ago. New England Reptile Distributors claim to be responsible, but UK breeder Erik Davies also claims he bred them first. ![]() There is a lot of debate and mystery surrounding the history of this morph. This morph is incredibly popular for a variety of reasons, including its stunning looks, breeding versatility and robust health. This makes the snake’s markings and patterns seem almost backlit.įire ball python morphs are very common and were first bred in 1995. The fire gene is known as a “cleanup gene”, meaning that it usually brightens up the colors and patterns. The black markings usually become brown and faded.Ĭolors on the fire ball python morph have been described as almost “glowing”, similar to the coral glow morph. The fire morph turns the brown and olive colors of a normal wild-type into bright shades of yellow and gold. These morphs alter their “normal” colors and patterns.įireballs have similar patterns and markings, but their color is really where all the difference lies. There are hundreds of color and pattern morphs available for ball pythons. The fire ball python, also known as the fireball, is a type of ball python morph.
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