What's the difference?

[DemmBalls]

What is the difference between a Spider and a Pinstripe? I have seen some pins that have less of a stripe than my spider...is there more to it than just looks?

[Rije682]

Their completely different genetically concerning the outward appearance. Morphs are generally looks, because in the end they are all ball pythons.

[DemmBalls]

Their completely different genetically concerning the outward appearance. Morphs are generally looks, because in the end they are all ball pythons.

I understand they are all Python regius, but why do some pins look very similar to spiders and vise versa? My Spider has a stripe that almost goes completely down its back...what makes him different than a pin? I'm not trying to argue, but I would really like to know the specifics.

[snakecharmer3638]

I understand they are all Python regius, but why do some pins look very similar to spiders and vise versa? My Spider has a stripe that almost goes completely down its back...what makes him different than a pin? I'm not trying to argue, but I would really like to know the specifics.

In my opinion pins and spiders look totally different. If there is a doubt the head pattern would give it away.

[NorthernRegius]

I understand they are all Python regius, but why do some pins look very similar to spiders and vise versa? My Spider has a stripe that almost goes completely down its back...what makes him different than a pin? I'm not trying to argue, but I would really like to know the specifics.

There's NO mistaking a Pin for a Spider or visa-versa just as YBs are not normals.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Pinstripe



Spider



I think the pictures speak for themselves when it comes to how different those morphs are

[Fearless]

I think the pictures speak for themselves when it comes to how different those morphs are

Agreed and excellent pics to show it.

[DemmBalls]

How about the snake in my avatar. It's a young spider (I purchased from a breeder as a spider), but has a very prominant stripe? So...just because a snake has a stripe...doesn't make it a stripe?

Very nice pics BTW! I do think I see some of the differences with the pattern on the sides of the snake. Thanks!

[dreese88]

How about the snake in my avatar. It's a young spider (I purchased from a breeder as a spider), but has a very prominant stripe? So...just because a snake has a stripe...doesn't make it a stripe?

Very nice pics BTW! I do think I see some of the differences with the pattern on the sides of the snake. Thanks!

I find, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, that pins typically are a more rich brown and spiders have a lot more variance in their color, but are more of a golden brown. Also, some pins have stripes some spiders have stripes, some pastels or mojaves will have stripes, but just because it has a stripe doesn't really mean anything about the morph(they are really cool though imho). The snake in your picture is a spider, no doubt about it. I think Deb's pictures really compare the 2 very well.

HTH

[T&C Exotics]

Easy thing to remember. Spiders have thicker lines for lack of a better term than a pinstripe.