Candino Black Pastel Ball Python
About this product
Candino Black Pastel Ball Python — 372+ sold. In stock at Morphdirect.
The Candino Black Pastel Ball Python is a high-contrast designer morph for the intermediate to advanced breeder looking to produce complex, dark offspring. This animal, added to our catalog in January 2026, comes from a reliable seller with consistently positive feedback. It combines the reduced pattern and rich, dark tones of the Black Pastel gene with the bright, clean influence of the Candino, creating a standout specimen for your breeding projects.
Stand-Out Features
- High-Contrast Pattern: The Black Pastel gene deepens the browns and blacks, creating a dramatic contrast against the lighter, cleaner background color influenced by the Candino (Super Russo) gene.
- Proven Genetics: Sourced from a breeder with a track record of healthy, accurately-represented animals. This is a working gene for serious projects.
- Excellent Health & Feeding: Arrived eating consistently on frozen/thawed weaned rats. Shows strong body tone and clear, alert eyes.
- Breeding Potential: A powerful combo for producing Black Pastel Candinos, Pewters, and other multi-gene animals when paired with compatible morphs like Mojave, Lesser, or Pinstripe.
Technical Data
| Morph | Candino Black Pastel |
| Sex | Male |
| Weight (measured) | 4.4 oz |
| Length | Approx. 28" |
| Feeding | F/T Weaned Rat |
| Birth Year | 2025 |
| Genetics | Black Pastel, Candino |
Your Questions Answered
What does "Candino" mean in this morph?
Candino is a line of the Super Russo (Leucistic) complex. This animal is heterozygous for the Candino gene. Visually, it helps clean up the pattern and lighten the background color, allowing the Black Pastel's dark pigmentation to stand out more sharply.
What can I breed this male to?
For visual offspring, pair with females carrying Black Pastel, Candino, or other genes from the Russo complex (Mojave, Phantom, Mystic, etc.). A Black Pastel female would yield Black Pastels and Normals. A Candino female could produce Candinos, Black Pastels, and Black Pastel Candinos.
How is the animal's temperament?
Typical of well-started Ball Pythons. It is a bit head-shy when first approached but settles quickly when handled. It has not displayed any defensive posturing or striking during our care and feeding.
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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| Species | Live Animal |