Morph Terminology
Pattern Terms
Alien Heads
Distorted heart-shaped blotches, usually containing two symmetrical dark spots resembling a pair of eyes. This shape varies and may contain only one “eye” depending on the morph.
Dorsal
The area of a snake’s spine running its length. These markings could be stripes, bands, blotches, etc.
Head Stamp
The markings and/or blushing on the top of a snake's head.
Reduced Pattern
Describes how certain morphs change the typical alien head pattern of ball pythons, refining the pattern and decreasing its overall business.