Morph Terminology

Morph terminology:

Pattern Terms

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.

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Morph Terminology