Mystic versus Mojave

There are a lot of questions about Mystics versus Mojaves out there.
And I am going to say that I am not the formost expert on them at all. I only have a few, and some of them are much more odd to me than others.

But I am going to try to get this outlined for you all out there as a helpful tool.

Above, we have a Mystic. Note the golden tone, the average looking normalish look to it? Yeah, this one is going to be tough to describe.

I have noticed and heard many people mention that they look like Mojaves.

I can see where they are coming from, so lets make an attempt to discuss it.

Mystics have the floating alien heads and blushed out sides like Mojaves. They have the head pattern similar to Mojaves. Other than that? I don't see it.

The first thing to note between the two is the color.

Mystics look NORMAL.

Mojaves stand out like a sore thumb next to them, case in point the photo below. Mystic on the left, Mojave on the right.

The first thing about the difference in tone is that the Mojave is purple and grey. The yellows are muted, and the blushing is bright. The Mystic on the other hand, is standard in color, with typical golds and blacks. The patterns are similar, as well as the blushing location, but that is the end of it in terms of what they look like comparatively (other than being Ball Pythons, of course).

It is fascinating to think that these two morphs, bred together, produce a purplely white snake with grey eyes.

Who would have thunk it, right?

So I hope this helps in identifying your Mystics. I have a hard time with it sometimes, but as I always say... When in doubt, breed it out!

Have a great day, my friends.

WOOHOOO!!!

Yesterday was a great day, for me and for the Nation.

I usually try to things on this blog on snake topics mostly, but I have to put this out there.

Osama Bin Laden has been dispatched.

Thank you to our Military for all that you do and God Bless America!
What a momentous and glorious occasion, and as the President said it best "Justice has been served."

This isn't the end of the war, but it is something that has been a long time coming. 

While feeling all warm and fuzzy (yet vigilant and pensive) about what was happening, I didn't forget to go into the snake room to finish watering the adults.

And when I went in the room, other than feeling jubilation and a bit sweaty, I felt the need to check on Scar.

And guess what?

NOTHING.

Seriously.

So I went about my merry way, watering snakes and dancing around the snake room as I often do.

Lo and behold, I find this!

This wasn't one of the girls on Egg Watch 2011 yet, but I'll take it!

She was bred this season to the Mystic male mostly, but also the Special male just as a backup. So this clutch should be a good one either way. Six good eggs, my friends!

What a way to start the week and the month, eh?

I love it.

Have a fantastic, patriotic, love filled day, my friends!

Mystics, Specials and Others

Here I did another video with something I had done on the blog a few months ago.

But now, it's more flashy and with a catchier beat!

Enjoy!!!

Mystics versus Mojaves versus Specials

Here we go, Rex!

Mojave on the top, Mystic on the bottom.

Mystics are darker, just overall more "normal" looking, with blushing and floating heads similar to those of the Mojaves.

Mojaves are cleaner, lighter in overall color without any black, and more blushing and flames than the Mystics usually carry.

Overall, if you've heard that Mystics are low grade Mojaves, that is somewhat correct.

Now you can see for yourself.

And Mystics versus Specials... Special on top, Mystic on the bottom.

Similar pattern, but Specials are lighter, with more blushing. Flames are similar, and that is something to look for in both morphs, but mostly the coloration. Lighter!

So there you go, my friends.

I realize that my Mystic isn't the perfect example of the morph, or this would be a bit better of an educational tool. Give me another year.

Have a great day, my friends!

P.S... KODY'S EXPO!!! http://www.kodysexpo.com/ this weekend, my friends. Hope to see you there!