Normal BP genetic?

[wheelie]

I think my normal BP is darker than quite a few I see in pics.
I'm thinking of getting a real dark female normal and keep breeding dark bp to darker, to darker, etc.
Do you think I would end up with something neat? Would I finally end up with a all dark brown BP or is it just by chance that you get dark normals or is it genetic? thanks

(sorry 4 the newb question...lol)

here he is eating last night

[angllady2]

Well, you couldn't create a solid brown snake, but if dark is your thing, give it a whirl.

I have successfully bred light to light and made babies even lighter than the parents, so it should work in reverse.

I see really dark females from time to time, so keep your eyes open and wait for the darkest girl you can find, and see what happens.

Gale

[Aes_Sidhe]

We dont know that much about genetics to say definite yes or know but many breeders will tell You that the high Quality normal will affect outcome of morph... i know few ppl who when they breed multigene male to normal female they make sure that female will be really nice example...

I think with selective/line breeding You will get darker and darker normals with will enhance later dark morphs like sable black pastel or cinny....

Good luck with your project and keep us posted

[WingedWolfPsion]

You certainly could selectively breed ball pythons to produce nearly-black snakes...given enough time and effort. It would probably take a while.
Which is not to say that isn't a worthwhile project--it certainly is. A line of extremely dark snakes would be in high demand for improving dark morphs, and producing very light albinos.

I believe NERD has been working on a line of selectively bred high yellow normals.