to anyone who thinks they have a morph

[butters!]

unless you pay the price you are getting a NORMAL BALL PYTHON!!!!!!!jeez,i have seen a billion threads latley about is this a morph?wat is he?hes so different than the others,is he some kind of morph?sometimes these snakes are so normal i kinda throw up in my mouth.there are web sites that give plenty of info on morphed ball pythons.its almost a comedy seeing people just waiting to hear yea you got a heck of a deal on that baby!guess wat,you didnt get a deal,you got a normal ball python.

[Jamik]

Hmm. I hadn't asked about what my BP was, but I am very much a beginner when it comes to snakes. I guess I was mistaken, but I thought one of the reasons for a website like this one was for new people to ask questions. Why don't you point us to some websites that compare normals with morphs and explain patterns, shading, etc.? Do you know of any?

[Argentra]

Chill out a bit... they're newbies and they're excited. I'm sure you had a time when you had an unusual looking normal and thought there might be a chance it was more.

If there's a problem at all with multiple askings of the same question, it's that these new people are so excited/worried about something that they don't bother to do a search for the thing they're wanting to know. Instead, they just post a new thread which is much faster.

As to the websites to ID morphs... if there isn't already a thread with that info, I'll go ahead and make one.

[Sebrina]

NEVER expect to get a morph at a Petco, Petsmart or Petland (include other mom and pop shops here, unless otherwise acknowledged by other hobbyists). I've spend a few thousand dollars on my morphs and I don't regret it, but please don't be jipped by anyone telling you your getting a Pastel or Lesser at a Petco. They don't carry morphs they only carry crateload imports with diseases.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

While some questions are asked over and over again (whether it is “is my BP a morph?” or “why is my BP is not eating?”) you have to remember that for the person asking, it is the first time that they ask the question.

Yes people could do some research (and some do) however some people need that want that 1 on 1 attention and guidance from someone that is more experienced and there is nothing wrong with that, that is why forums are here for to answer questions.

As for anyone who would be tired of answering the same question again and again, there is a very simple solution: do not answer the post, you don't have to if you don't want to.

[Argentra]

Exactly. Well said, Deb. There are certainly times when I see ANOTHER thread asking such-and-such and sigh mightily... but the best thing to do then is just go on to something else. That, or take a deep breath and remember that you were once an excited newbie yourself.

[python.princess]

NEVER expect to get a morph at a Petco, Petsmart or Petland

Actually our closest Petco sells Pastels but they are marked as such

[Sebrina]

Actually our closest Petco sells Pastels but they are marked as such

Ok I stand corrected. I've seen them sell regulars as Pastels in my area that's why I said so, sorry.

[ADEE]

I find it so upsetting when there are constant "if i hear ____ question again" blah blah blah.. there was a time when i too came on here in the beginning hoping perhaps i picked up something "Special" and besides how do you think the first subtle morphs were identified "hey you think this looks weird".. turning into a mojave, yellow belly, woma, pastel exc.. not every morph is an in your face morph they are today. Obviously now we know what morph is what but im talking about in the beginning for some of them. kwim?? The only way to know is to ask.. it would be sad if people couldnt come here and post asking questions when they too want to know and learn. Cut them some slack.. the only stupid question/topic is the one not posted. Skip it if your so annoyed, bothered, inconvenienced by it

[TooManyToys]

I find it so upsetting when there are constant "if i hear ____ question again" blah blah blah.. there was a time when i too came on here in the beginning hoping perhaps i picked up something "Special" and besides how do you think the first subtle morphs were identified "hey you think this looks weird".. turning into a mojave, yellow belly, woma, pastel exc.. not every morph is an in your face morph they are today. Obviously now we know what morph is what but im talking about in the beginning for some of them. kwim?? The only way to know is to ask.. it would be sad if people couldnt come here and post asking questions when they too want to know and learn. Cut them some slack.. the only stupid question/topic is the one not posted. Skip it if your so annoyed, bothered, inconvenienced by it

Agreed. I think there are many of us who feel the OP was out of line.