Axanthic individuals are usually at higher risk at predation by sight predators compared to normal amphibians. Axanthism can affect the camouflage and aposematic patterns of amphibians, …

Axanthic Ball Pythons have a mutation called Axanthism that only affects the xanthophores to either prevent or greatly reduce production of yellow and red pigmentation.

Jun 2, 2025 · In axanthic snakes, the xanthophores that typically produce yellow pigmentation are either absent or significantly reduced. As a result, the snake appears to have a muted color …

Axanthic - While albinism is the lack of all melanin or pigment color, Axanthics only lack red or yellow or both. Axanthics are a recessive mutation that produces a snake that is varying …

Oct 5, 2025 · Discover axanthic ball python genetics, morphs & care. Learn about their striking grayscale appearance, recessive traits & popular breeding combinations.

Dec 1, 2024 · The term “axanthic” derives from “axanthism,” a recessive genetic mutation that affects xanthophores, reducing yellow and red pigmentation in the snake’s skin (World of Ball …

The axanthic mutation does not affect the melanophores, (cells responsible for brown and black pigment), or iridophores, (cells that contain reflecting platelets). It only affects the …