Reptile Morph & Gene Library

Reptile Morph & Gene Library — Inheritance, Zygosities and Descriptions

Morph Library

Every gene on Breeders Direct — what it is, how it is inherited, and which species carry it

Black Pastel

Co-Dominant

Darkening gene; similar to Cinnamon

Super Black Pastel may have kink/fertility concerns

Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.

Comes in Super Visual
Species Ball Python

Pastel

Co-Dominant

Enhances yellows and pattern contrast

Co-Dominant: One copy is visibly expressed. Two copies produce a distinct "super" form, which differs from gene to gene — see the individual gene for what its super looks like.

Comes in Super Visual
Species Ball Python

Phantom

Recessive

A hypomelanistic variant that results in a faded, grayish, or pastel look.

Recessive: Requires two copies to express

Comes in 100% Het 50% Het 66% Het Visual
Species Ball Python Corn Snake Leopard Gecko

Witblitz

Recessive

A gene founded in South Africa characterized by a lack of pattern and muted color, resulting in a washed-out appearance, often described as earthy brown or a light pastel yellow.

Recessive: Requires two copies to express

Comes in 100% Het 50% Het 66% Het Visual
Species Bearded Dragon