r/ballpython • u/Fuzzy_Meeting_3522 • 1d ago

Does this look right? Same snake?

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This is my first bp and In the second photo he looks dark but in real life he is almost a yellow brown is that normal? He explores when I handle him and he loves his enclosure but I’m worried he changes colors cuz he is stressed or needs something he doesn’t have

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u/toegui 1d ago

It looks like the same snake, taking a casual glance at the pattern. I will say, there's no standard for taking the photos. They could have taken the photos right before a shed, so its colors would have been dull. It could have been younger and grew into a lighter color as it aged. The lighting could be weird. I don't think scales change color from stress very often, I've heard of dehydration or injury making them darker. But your new snake looks healthy and sounds happy, so that's all that matters right? :) If you're worried about the enclosure you can drop some pics and details in this subreddit

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u/Equivalent_Fix_536 1d ago

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u/Equivalent_Fix_536 1d ago

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u/FixergirlAK Mod-Approved Helper 1d ago

His alien heads look like cartoons having an conversation!

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u/Left0verlasagna 1d ago

I don’t mean to be this person but please don’t smoke near your snake or in the same room! (ESPECIALLY with a mesh top, that is crazy amounts of ventilation)They have such a sensitive respiratory system. That could eventually kill your baby. :(

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u/Own-Mammoth-9821 1d ago

Same pattern

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u/Plenty_Estate5660 15h ago

I’m not an expert in morphs but I’m pretty sure YB is yellow belly, which would mean the snake could have a more yellow hue to it. It could be coming out more as it gets older but it’s definitely the same snake based off its pattern!