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Choclate ball python help

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What are some markers or things to look for on choclate ball pythons especially as babies. I can upload pictures later when I can take them but I am interested in knowing the things to look for.
 
Dark color and pattern are what I look for. Also the belly, kind of "checker boardish" if you will. Also the dorsal coloring is more of a bright yellow than the darker yellow of the normal. And like Tom said a Chocolate colored head. If you post pictures I can give my best guess. I have produced them for the last couple of years.
 
Good deal I wasn't able to get in my room to take pics but I can let you know the pairing and post pics tomorrow.

Pinstripe possible choclate female
Pastel clown male

4 eggs
1.1 normals maybe chocolates idk
1.1 pinnes not sure about either of them

I also know them being 100% hets are going to make things a little different as well this is why I am unsure. I haven't worked with both long enough to know the subtle differences.

Thanks for both of y'all's help!
 
The checkering on the belly is a good giveaway. They can be really subtle though. I have two Chocolate females that I bought as normals (they have produced supers for me).
 
Here is a belly pic of a chocolate hatchling from a Chocolate x Chocolate pairing.
 

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Here is the best picture of my Chocolate's belly. Couldn't get him to sit still.
 

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Thanks! I'm still trying to get pictures up. I have them on my iPhone but it won't let me post from them. It gives me an error when I upload.
 
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