Banana Pinstripe Ball Python
About this product
Banana Pinstripe Ball Python — 177+ sold. In stock at Morphdirect.
The Banana Pinstripe Ball Python combines two popular morphs into one visually striking animal. This snake is for the keeper looking for a unique, bright pattern that stands out in any collection. Since we started stocking it in late 2024, it has become a steady seller due to its reliable temperament and eye-catching coloration. You get a pet that is both a display animal and a handleable companion.
Stand-Out Features
- Vibrant Banana Base: Features the signature bright yellow and lavender hues of the Banana morph, which often intensify with age.
- Clean Pinstripe Pattern: The reduced pattern of the Pinstripe gene creates clean, uninterrupted dorsal lines, allowing the base color to dominate.
- Proven Feeding Response: Like most Ball Pythons in this complex, this combo typically exhibits a strong and consistent feeding response on appropriately sized frozen/thawed rodents.
- Manageable Size: Maintains the standard Ball Python adult size, making husbandry straightforward with common enclosure sizes and equipment.
- Breeding Potential: Carries both the Banana and Pinstripe genes, offering significant genetic value for future breeding projects to produce other combos.
Technical Data
| Morph | Banana Pinstripe |
| Species | Python regius (Ball Python) |
| Sex | Unsexed Juvenile (Sexing available upon request) |
| Age | Approx. 3-6 months |
| Weight (measured) | 6.3 oz |
| Feeding Status | Established on Frozen/Thawed Pinky or Fuzzy Mice |
| Husbandry | Standard Ball Python requirements: 88-92°F warm side, 78-80°F cool side, humidity 50-60%. |
Your Questions Answered
Will the colors change as it grows?
Yes. Banana morphs are known for "coral glows" or freckling that develops with age. The yellow base color typically deepens, and lavender markings may become more pronounced, while the pinstripe pattern remains clearly defined.
Is this a good snake for a beginner?
Yes. Ball Pythons are widely recommended for novice keepers due to their generally docile nature and manageable size. This specific animal comes from a line with a strong feeding record, which is one of the main challenges new keepers face.
What can I breed this snake with?
This snake carries both Banana and Pinstripe. Breeding to a normal can produce Banana, Pinstripe, and normal offspring. Breeding to another Banana Pinstripe or to morphs like Pastel or Mojave can create complex multi-gene combinations like Banana Pastel Pinstripe or Banana Mojave Pinstripe.
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Key attributes
| Species | Live Animal |