Need help with axanthic I.D.

[muddoc]

I would have to say that it is a Het Axanthic at best, definitely not homozygous. Axanthic literally translate into No Xanthrophores (cells that produce yellow pigment). Although most Axanthics "brown out" when they age, I have yet to see one that has that much yellow pigmentation. Usually the brown has a reddish look to it (it still hasn't been tested wether Ball Pythons actually carry red pigment as of yet). However, some of the newer mutations definitely lead me to believe that there is some reds in Ball Pythons.

Lstly, without paperwork, there is no definitve way to detemine Axanthic lineage without breeding.

[jsmorphs2]

I would have to say that it is a Het Axanthic at best, definitely not homozygous. Axanthic literally translate into No Xanthrophores (cells that produce yellow pigment). Although most Axanthics "brown out" when they age, I have yet to see one that has that much yellow pigmentation. Usually the brown has a reddish look to it (it still hasn't been tested wether Ball Pythons actually carry red pigment as of yet). However, some of the newer mutations definitely lead me to believe that there is some reds in Ball Pythons.

Lstly, without paperwork, there is no definitve way to detemine Axanthic lineage without breeding.

She definitely has reds in her coloration. I don't see yellows. Also, more silvery in person. I might try to bring her to shows with me too so I can get more opinions in person. Its so hard to get a good pic.

(there are two snakes in the first picture too, its not very clear, only her head is in the first picture)

[LadyOhh]

That looks like a normal to me...

[Brandon Osborne]

Also, she is a big girl and older.

Does any one have pics of older, TSK line axanthics?

This is an 05 TSK. I'll have to look, but I have pics of him next to a pastel for comparison. He's one of the better looking axanthics I've seen. Still hard to capture the true colors.

[DrLew]

def not an axanthic......

[jsmorphs2]

This is an 05 TSK. I'll have to look, but I have pics of him next to a pastel for comparison. He's one of the better looking axanthics I've seen. Still hard to capture the true colors.

Thanks! He is good looking. I should try to get better pics of her. I just have a basic digital camera. In person she has very similar coloration to yours but slightly darker. I still can't decide.

[LadyOhh]

The outer animal is a TSK Axanthic.

The inner animal is a normal.

[jsmorphs2]

Got a picture (with help from my fiance ) that represents her color better and I was able to put a normal next to her for better comparison. I wanted to compare her with the pic from the previous post.

I really appreciate all the input