Ghost, hypo, or just a normal?

[BallPython17]

You're correct. Hypo x Axanthic will produce double het for 'True Ghost'.
Although if you ask a breeder if they are producing any 'ghosts', 99.9% of the time they are going to think you are talking about hypos.

As for thinking your snake is a "hypo". I think you are setting yourself up for a disappointment.

Have you seen a hypo in person?

Yea. I've seen one at a show. Thats why I keep double thinking. lol