Normal vs. Morph Question

Are there any behavioral difference between normals and morphs or is it purely asthetic?

Each ball python has a different personality.

Every snake is different.

Check out this post in the 8 Ball diary...errr...blog

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Every snake is different.

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This is true but I know that some morphs of other snakes generate different temperments. For example, I have read several places that Super Tiger Retics are much more docile that a normal retic.

So I am just asking if Ball Python morphs are just asthetic or do they have different personality traits from normals.

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Originally Posted by MasonC2K

This is true but I know that some morphs of other snakes generate different temperments. For example, I have read several places that Super Tiger Retics are much more docile that a normal retic.

So I am just asking if Ball Python morphs are just asthetic or do they have different personality traits from normals.

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Then to answer....no... ball morphs do not exhibit a predictable behavior pattern based on morph.

Thanks. That all I needed to know.

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Originally Posted by MasonC2K

Thanks. That all I needed to know.

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Very cool..

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Then to answer....no... ball morphs do not exhibit a predictable behavior pattern based on morph.

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ok...so spiders aren't spinners?

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

ok...so spiders aren't spinners?

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I would categorize spinning a genetic disorder much like MS in humans not a disposition based on genetics. So yes some morphs are more prone to physical deformations than other. Spiders spin, Caramels kink and so on

being a "spinner" is a predictable behavior...is it not?

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

being a "spinner" is a predictable behavior...is it not?

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I wouldn't call it a behavior. Being bitey is a behavior, Hissing is a behavior, balling up is a behavior. Spinning is a name given to the traits exhibited in a animal with a genetic quirk. Yes it is expressed in a physical way but a spiders spinning isn't based on a particular animals personality or disposition. Ex. I have a normal female named Hissy cause thats what she does all hiss even balled up shes hissing, All talk no balls. Then I have a Genetically Banded female that has never hissed a day in her life. But will bite you with out warning and with the intent to cause harm.

If I understood the original poster right he was asking if one morph was consistently more aggressive, less aggressive and so on than another. And the answer is no.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

If I understood the original poster right he was asking if one morph was consistently more aggressive, less aggressive and so on than another. And the answer is no.

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You understood correctly sir....or madam. Whatever the case may be. :)

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Originally Posted by MasonC2K

You understood correctly sir....or madam. Whatever the case may be. :)

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I'm a sir.. :D My real name is Ed..glad I could help