Sold as Fire... Possibly Normal?

Hello!
Here's a question that hasn't been asked before. ;)


As the title suggests, I purchased this young man as a fire morph a couple of months ago. He is about 5 months old.
I've scoured the internet regarding features/markers for fire, but many older forum pictures are long gone and felt I'd receive better clarification by asking outright.
It may be due to my inexperienced eye, but he appears to be more akin to a normal in appearance, at least at this age.
He is loved, regardless.


What are your thoughts?
Many thanks.


Apologies for the picture quality, I didn't realise quite how poor it was prior to posting.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Y4PTX0E.png
(Retained shed at tail-tip has worked its way off since)
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/6n41bTf.png
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/jgvJXtE.png
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Hm3BvaU.png
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/EslIQw1.png
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Xuq8FJd.png

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ur.com/89iU8Z1

I'm sorry to say it does not look like a Fire to me. Looks like a light normal with a subtle head stamp. A descent Fire should leave you with no doubt about the gene. Here is a pic of one I purchased and it is still a baby.

https://s19.postimg.org/drnkz4h5v/20...38_resized.jpg

Morph ID is not my strongest area, but i don't see fire there.

To me it looks like it may be a Normal and possible het Pied with those black runners down the sides of the belly...

Looks alot like my case - Help! Is this a Fire Ball?
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Originally Posted by rlditmars

I'm sorry to say it does not look like a Fire to me. Looks like a light normal with a subtle head stamp. A descent Fire should leave you with no doubt about the gene. Here is a pic of one I purchased and it is still a baby.

https://s19.postimg.org/drnkz4h5v/20...38_resized.jpg

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Thats a fine example, mate!

Sure is different once you compare fire to normal side by side. The pattern and the head spot


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At least I'm not alone! The mojave you exchanged for is beautiful, I love the contrast in her colours.

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Originally Posted by rlditmars

I'm sorry to say it does not look like a Fire to me. Looks like a light normal with a subtle head stamp. A descent Fire should leave you with no doubt about the gene. Here is a pic of one I purchased and it is still a baby.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...38_resized.jpg

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Beautiful, and definitely no room for doubt there!