Wild Type

We started keeping Wild Type ball pythons in 1982 and bred them for the first time in 1991.

Wild Type ball pythons are extremely variable in color and pattern. That is what makes them so appealing. They range from high gold to dull tan markings, jet-black to light brown or burgundy markings. Some are outlined in white, some have connecting dorsal patterns and some have banded markings. That is what Wild Type or “Normal” ball pythons look like.

For something to be a mutation, it must first be proven genetic, and second be extremely different from the norm. There are many normal ball pythons that are sold as genetic mutations. If you are purchasing a ball python that is advertised as a genetic mutation check with a reputable breeder and see if the mutation has been proven. Here is a link to all of the genetic mutations that we here at Graziani Reptiles believe to have been proven genetic.