Axanthic (GCR)
Type: Recessive
First Produced By: Gateway City Reptiles
Aliases: Gateway City Reptiles Axanthic
Issues: N/A
First Produced In: 2010
Availability: Average
Last Updated: 2025-02-05
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About
There are multiple lines of non-allelic Axanthics, the most worked with being the TSK, VPI, Joliff and MJ lines. GCR in less worked with currently.
Axanthic Ball Pythons have a mutation called Axanthism that only affects the xanthophores to either prevent or greatly reduce production of yellow and red pigmentation. The resulting snake is usually a mixture of black, grays and whites as the axanthic mutation does not affect the melanophores (brown and black pigment), or iridophores (iridescent pigmentation).
History
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Appearance
Head
The head of an Axanthic Ball Python is similar to that of a Normal Ball Python, but with less earthy tones.
Body
Axanthic Ball Pythons’ bodies tend to have reduced markings with the “alien heads” and a pale blushing along the black “puzzle” pattern.
Tail
The tail of the Axanthic Ball Python follows the same colouration as the rest of its body, with blank “alien heads” to either side of a dorsal stripe.
Proven Lines
No known proven lines
Related Traits
No known related traits
Combos
Two Cypress Axanthics next to a Axanthic by Zach Cox of The Grateful Shed
Axanthic Pied Ball Python by Exiled Reptiles
Banana Axanthic Pied Ball Python by Exiled Reptiles
Yellowbelly Axanthic Pied 50% Het Clown Ball Python by Exiled Reptiles
Axanthic Fire Pastel 66% Het Piebald Ball Python by Gateway City Reptiles
Axanthic Fire Pastel 66% Het Piebald Ball Python by Gateway City Reptiles
Axanthic Fire Pastel 66% Het Piebald Ball Python by Gateway City Reptiles