{"product_id":"ball-python-blue-eyed-leucistic-het-hypo-clown","title":"Ball Python (Blue Eyed Leucistic het. Hypo\/Clown)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eBall Python (Blue Eyed Leucistic (Super Lesser) het. Hypo\/Clown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"216\"\u003ePython regius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Python, Royal Python\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically grow \u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females usually larger and bulkier than males. Some females may approach 6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eBlue Eyed Leucistic (BEL)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking ball python morphs, producing a snake that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eentirely white or creamy-white\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eblue to gray eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some individuals may retain faint yellow or beige markings depending on the exact gene combination. BELs are created by certain \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eco-dominant morph pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e (most commonly Mojave × Lesser, Mojave × Butter, Lesser × Lesser, etc.). Their clean, uniform appearance makes them one of the most popular morphs in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eWest and Central Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, where wild-type ball pythons are widespread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003esavannahs, grasslands, and agricultural edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they spend most of their time in burrows or hiding under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003enocturnal ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e, preying on small mammals and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e40-gallon breeder (36” × 18” × 18”)\u003c\/strong\u003e or equivalent works for most adults. Provide at least two hides (one on the warm side, one on the cool side), climbing décor, and a water bowl large enough for soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a gradient of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e78–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a basking area of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e88–92°F (31–33°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Night drops to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e are fine. Humidity should stay around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e50–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a humid hide provided during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles eat hopper mice or rat pups every 5–7 days; adults thrive on medium rats every 10–14 days. Prey should be appropriately sized to the girth of the snake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e BELs, like all ball pythons, are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003edocile, calm, and easy to handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a popular choice for both beginners and experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite their unique appearance, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003ehusbandry requirements remain identical to wild-type ball pythons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eBlue Eyed Leucistic (Co-Dominant Complex - Visual):\u003c\/strong\u003e A product of certain morph combinations within the “blue-eyed complex” (Mojave, Lesser, Butter, Russo, Phantom, etc.). When two genes from this complex are paired, they can produce an all-white snake with blue eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eExample Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eMojave × Lesser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eMojave × Butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eLesser × Lesser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003eMojave × Mojave (also called Super Mojave, which may have faint head or dorsal markings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eBELs are not a single morph\u003c\/strong\u003e, but rather the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003evisual result of compatible gene pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e within the complex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eHypo (Recessive - Heterozygous):\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces melanin (black pigment), producing a softer, lighter appearance. 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