The Mojave ball python was first reproduced in captivity in the year 2000. Dan and Colette Sutherland of The Snake Keeper had acquired the original Mojave male in 1999 which originated out of the wilds of Africa.

Mojave ball pythons lack the typical shades of black, brown and gold of normally colored ball pythons. The gold is replaced with a clean yellow/yellow green color. The black is replaced with a deep rich brown hue. They also have shades of light gray found in the side pattern.

The Super Mojave was produced in 2004 by Morph King Reptiles and it turned out to be a blue-eyed leusistic similar to those produced when breeding Lesser Platinum's together. This added fuel to the debate as to whether Lessers and Mojaves are basically the same snake. I personally have mixed feelings on this. I like them both and plan on acquiring a Lesser Platinum in 2005.

Mojave's are co-dominant and seem to getter better with every new generation. Many Mojave crosses have already been created including the Hypo Mojave, Pastel Mojave and Spider Mojave. All are spectacular combinations that are worth their weight in gold. Imagine breeding a Spider Mojave to a normal. You will get a 25% chance of producing, Spiders, Mojaves, Normals and Spider Mojaves! Think of the possibilities when breeding it to other morphs. They are endless.

Although a very subtle colored snake they are one of the favorites of snake lovers and non-snake lovers alike.

With that kind of eye appeal they are sure to be popular for years to come.

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