Blackhead Het Pied!

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• Blackhead: A co-dominant gene known for darkening the overall pattern and reducing head markings. It adds bold contrast and thick banding.
• Hypo (Ghost): A recessive gene that reduces melanin, giving the snake a faded, pastel-like appearance with translucent scales.
• Het Pied: A heterozygote (carrier) for the piebald gene, meaning it doesn’t show white patches but can produce pied offspring when paired correctly.

Together, these genes create a snake with rich dark tones softened by Hypo’s ghostly wash, and the potential to produce spectacular pied combos in future pairings.

🐍 Appearance

• Color: Deep blacks from Blackhead, muted browns and grays from Hypo
• Pattern: Thick dorsal striping and banding, often with reduced side markings
• Head: Typically very dark with little to no headstamp
• Belly: Clean and bright, especially in Hypo-influenced individuals

Each individual varies depending on how strongly each gene expresses, especially when paired with other morphs like Enchi, Mojave, or Pastel.

💰 Price & Availability

• Availability: Common among U.S. breeders and increasingly available in South Africa through importers and local reptile expos

📸 Visual Reference

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🔬 Breeding Potential

This morph is a powerful building block for designer combos. When paired with:

• Pied: Can produce visually stunning Blackhead Hypo Pieds with high contrast and ghostly white patches
• Clown or Desert Ghost: Adds complexity and visual appeal
• Enchi or Leopard: Enhances pattern and color clarity.
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