It comes down to genetics. Morphs are visual genetic results that one can depend on occurring (with set results: Normal X Black Pastel= 50% normal and 50% black pastel possibilities). Normals is not really a great term. A normal is basically a broad term to cover a snake thats pattern- markings- coloration doesn't appear to be a genetically inherited trait. All of these hets that appear normal are basically snakes that carry a gene that they can potentially pass on to offspring that doesn't show in themselves. The snake appears normal and unless you intend to breed that snake and you may as well just conceder it normal with untaped potential.
Some morphs are very subtle and don't appear to be anything special if you don't know what to look for. Yellow bellies are one thats difficult to spot but undeniably has a result when bred to another like it. It is co-dominant and has the ability to produce a ivory colored snake because of it. When mixed with other morphs it tends to make them brighter- more yellow in over all color (I'm being simplistic here).
Man, I'm not being very eloquent here. What I'm trying to say is that normal/wild or morph- it comes down to inherited DNA.
Did i butcher that?
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