Blue Eyed Leucistic Ball Python: Care & Price [2026]

What Is a Blue Eyed Leucistic Ball Python?

The blue eyed leucistic ball python — commonly called a Blue Eyed Lucy or BEL — is a stunning all-white snake with vivid blue eyes. Unlike albinos, BELs are not a single gene morph. They are produced by combining two co-dominant genes from the BEL complex, making each BEL the super form of a specific gene pairing.

Appearance

The BEL ball python is unmistakable:

• Body color: Pure white from head to tail — no pattern, no markings
• Eyes: Bright, clear blue — the defining feature
• Belly: White
• Skin texture: Normal, smooth scales
• Occasional variations: Some BELs from certain pairings may show a faint dorsal stripe or slight yellow wash along the spine

The completely patternless white body makes the BEL one of the most dramatic-looking snakes in the hobby. Slight yellow dorsal markings sometimes appear depending on which genes were combined, but most BELs are clean white.

The BEL Complex

The BEL is produced by pairing two genes from the BEL complex: mojave, lesser, butter, het russo, mystic, phantom, or special. Common pairings include:

All of these produce visually similar all-white, blue-eyed snakes.

Price Range

Because the individual building-block morphs are affordable, many breeders produce their own BELs rather than purchasing them outright.

Care Requirements

BEL ball pythons require standard ball python care. Unlike albinos, they are not light-sensitive because their leucism works through a different mechanism:

• Enclosure: 40-gallon minimum for adults
• Temperature: 88-92°F hot side, 76-80°F cool side
• Humidity: 55-65%, higher during shed
• Diet: Appropriately sized rodents every 7-14 days for adults

One care note: the pure white skin means any retained shed, mites, or skin issues are immediately visible. This is actually an advantage for monitoring health, as problems that might go unnoticed on a darker snake stand out clearly on a white animal.

Breeding

BEL ball pythons are valuable in breeding because they carry two copies of BEL-complex genes:

• BEL (Super Mojave) x Normal = 100% mojave offspring
• BEL (Super Lesser) x Normal = 100% lesser offspring
• BEL x Any morph = Every offspring carries at least one BEL-complex gene

This means every single offspring from a BEL pairing carries a BEL-complex gene, making BELs efficient producers of future BEL-potential animals. Pairing a BEL with another BEL-complex morph gives a chance at more BEL offspring in the next generation.

Conclusion

The blue eyed leucistic ball python is one of the most visually stunning snakes available in the hobby. Its pure white body and vivid blue eyes make it a centerpiece of any collection. The fact that it can be produced from affordable, widely available morphs makes it accessible to breeders at all levels. With standard care requirements and no health concerns linked to the genetics, the BEL is an excellent choice for keepers who want a truly unique-looking pet.