Butter Cinnamon Het Hypo Ball Python
Specs at a glance
About this product
Butter Cinnamon Het Hypo Ball Python — 252+ sold. In stock at Morphdirect.
The Butter Cinnamon Het Hypo Ball Python is a proven, intermediate-level morph for the breeder or collector looking to add rich, warm coloration and valuable recessive genetics to their project. This animal combines the Butter and Cinnamon genes for a distinct look, while carrying the Hypo gene for future breeding potential. We added this reliable morph to our catalog in early 2024 and it's been a consistent performer, with a notable sales spike on weekends from enthusiasts making range day purchases.
Stand-Out Features
- Warm, Blended Coloration: The Butter gene softens the typical black pigment to a light brown, while the Cinnamon gene further reduces pattern contrast and adds a rich, coppery tone to the body.
- Het for Hypo: This animal carries one copy of the recessive Hypo (Hypomelanistic) gene. Pairing it with another het or visual Hypo animal can produce visual Hypos, which display reduced black pigment for a brighter, cleaner appearance.
- Established Genetics: Both Butter and Cinnamon are co-dominant genes with predictable inheritance, making this a solid choice for planned breeding outcomes.
- Proven Temperament: Like the classic Ball Python, this morph maintains the species' renowned docile and manageable handling characteristics.
- Breeding Utility: A versatile addition to projects targeting combinations like Butterblast, Cinnafly, or Hypo versions of popular complexes.
Technical Data
| Morph | Butter Cinnamon 100% Het Hypo |
| Scientific Name | Python regius |
| Sex | Unsexed (Typically available male or female) |
| Age | Juvenile |
| Weight (measured) | 5.3 oz |
| Feeding | Eating frozen/thawed rodents |
| Genetics | Co-dom Butter, Co-dom Cinnamon, 100% Het Hypo |
| Producer | Morphdirect Trusted Partner |
Your Questions Answered
What does "Het Hypo" mean for this snake?
"Het" is short for heterozygous. This snake carries one copy of the recessive Hypomelanistic (Hypo) gene. It will not visually express the Hypo trait, but can pass the gene to offspring. Breeding it to another Het Hypo or a visual Hypo animal gives you a statistical chance of producing visual Hypo offspring, which have reduced black pigment.
How does the Butter Cinnamon combo look as an adult?
The combination matures well. The Butter gene lightens the overall pattern and reduces black, while the Cinnamon gene adds a warm, coppery-brown background color and further blurs the alien head patterns along the sides. Adults typically exhibit a clean, caramel-to-tan base color with subtle, soft patterning.
Is this a good snake for a beginner?
This morph is suitable for a beginner who has done their research on Ball Python care—housing, temperature, humidity, and feeding. Its genetics make it more of a target for breeders, but its care requirements are identical to a normal Ball Python. Its docile temperament is a plus for new handlers.
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Key attributes
| Species | Live Animal |