a book on what makes what

[ClemonsKimberly]

I am very new to even the idea of breeding, but the thought does cross my mind...so I will be doing a lot of research for a long while. Can anyone tell me a good site or book that will not only tell me what 2 specific morphs will make when bred together, but also has some pictures of them in it as well. Like I said, I am new to the idea, and not sure if I am really going to try, but no harm in gathering info right? It will at the very least help me when I am out to buy a snake right? Any info is appreciated! Thanks!

[iCandiBallPythons]

There are a bunch out there , NERD has alot of info on the BP gallery page. Markus has some great stuff on his site to http://www.ballpythons.ca/collection.html

[kc261]

You'll learn tons by following this forum and others.

As far as books, 2 that have very good reputations and cover more or less everything (keeping, breeding, morphs, etc) are the Barker/VPI book, titled something like "Pythons of the World, vol.2, Ball Pythons", and book McCurley/NERD book, which I think is titled "The Complete Ball Python". There is also a book by John Berry (I think) that is all about morphs, and I've heard a new version of that one is currently in the works, so I'd wait for the new version.

One of the best websites about breeding is http://www.ballpython.ca/gallery/breeding.html You'll also find other good info on the rest of their site, including some info on care & morphs.

Two webpages that are pretty good for having lots of pretty pictures of different morphs are http://www.newenglandreptile.com/ner...ollection.html and http://www.ballpython.com/index.php?page=morphs The first one will show the ingredients of the morphs, but the second one is just pictures, so you'll have to look up the ingredients elsewhere.

[Dave Green]

You can also learn a lot looking around on Ralph Davis's website. I'm sure there are other good sites but that's the one that comes to mind. The VPI book is also a great reference.

[Toronto Python Gurus]

The second edition of "Designer Morphs" by John Berry is coming out of Europe in April, not sure what the availability here is going to be. The book has every morph to date with tons of great pictures. . . aside from that follow the links from the other member's posts they are all great references aswell