Asphalt

Type: Incomplete Dominant

First Produced By: Todd Constable

Complex: Complex: Super Stripe

Aliases: 401 Ball

First Produced In: 2009

Availability: Common

Last Updated: 2025-02-05

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The Asphalt Ball Python is a member of the Super-Stripe complex, which closely resembles both the Yellowbelly and Gravel morphs, however produces a distinct Super form.

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Appearance

Head

The head of an Asphalt Ball Python is usually topped with a light tanned-brown crown, with a headstamp of light scales toward the back of the crown.

Body

The body of an Asphalt Ball Python tends to have rich colouration, making the black ‘puzzle-like’ markings of a Normal Ball Python appear almost tanned.

Belly

The Asphalt Ball Python usually displays a clean belly of patternless scales with checkered/motley edging, though spotting can occasionally happen. The ‘flames’ that travel up the animals sides can be seen between markings.

Tail

The tail of the Asphalt Ball Python is similar to that of the Normal Ball Python, but following the regular Super-Stripe colouration, usually coming to an end with a thick stripe or beading.