is my snake turnig axanthic

[regius_pythonis]

I have a about 18 months ball python if it yellow pigmentations is turning to white dose that mean that it is be coming axanthic.

[spix14]

Snakes don't become axanthic. They either are or they aren't at birth. Sometimes BPs will go through minor color changes, I've heard of it happening before. Pics would help a lot, if you can get some.

	Ball Python The Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to the savannahs and rain forests in western Africa, predominatly the countries of Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

[regius_pythonis]

[Hel]

Yeah . . . axanthism is a genetic trate. An animal cannot become a certain genetic morph. I would be nice, though if it could happen.

	Morph A morph is a color or pattern variation that is proven to be genetic. Common morphs include albino, anerythristic, gentically striped, Hypomelanistic, and many others. Morphs also include combinations of simple traits such as "Sunglow" which is Albino and Hypomelanistic. These traits may be recessive traits, co-dominant traits, dominant traits, or created through selective breeding (ie Pastel).

[SteveJor]

Where are your feeders from?
Dietary deficiencies can cause snakes to lose pigment.

[littleindiangirl]

I have seen a dramatic case on another forum of a female snake losing her yellow pigment. BUT, yours does not seem to be doing anywhere the same thing.
Check it out
Here
I suggest taking him to a qualified herp vet for further diagnosis.

[VexalUntil]

I'm with Steve on this one. I've seen the loss of pigment like the spider in the other thread and I really believe it is dietary and not genetic or ontogenic (ie - age onset). You snake should not have any negative side effects and should remain healthy. I'm not a vet that's why I'm saying "should", but I've seen this phenomenon in a couple snakes before that are still alive, breeding, even producing eggs.