Discover the hidden traits of your ball pythons with Rare Genetics, Inc’s shed testing. Simply order a test, mail your shed, and get the results delivered straight to your account.
How to Place an Order
1.To access Shed Testing, simply find it in the left navigation menu.
2. Once you are on the page, press the New Order button (located at the top of your screen).
3. Search through your reptiles on the left and begin dragging them into the order section to get started. Mobile users will search for their reptile ID and hit enter.
4. Click on Select your tests to choose which tests you’d like to order.
You can choose as many tests as you’d like.
5. When you’re satisfied with your order, hit the Checkout button.
6. Fill out your payment info and click the Pay button to complete your order.
7. Great! Your order has been placed. Print your receipt and follow the instructions to mail your shed to RGI. Close this window and return to the Shed Testing page.
8. Here, you can track your new order, see your results, and download your receipt again. Once RGI receives your shipment, we will notify you via email and update your order.
How to Prepare Your Shipment
Don’t forget the receipt!
Make sure to print your order receipt from Cltch and include it with your shed shipment.
Prepare your Shed
The biggest enemy to DNA in shed skin is moisture. In order to retain the highest quality DNA and ensure your shed is readable:
Watch closely for the next shed and remove it from the enclosure as soon as possible.
Flatten and tear off any dirty or degraded pieces. Shed that has been in contact with water or urates should be discarded.
Place the shed in a secure location and allow it to dry for 1-2 days.
Send in Your Shed
Once your shed has been prepared, send it in for testing by completing the following steps:
Include one quarter-sized piece of shed per reptile, per mutation. Please do not include the entire shed.
Seal each shed inside a separate ziplock bag.
Label the zip lock bag with your: • Receipt # • Reptile ID #
Place your receipt and ziplock bag(s) inside an envelope.
Label the envelope with your Receipt #
For US Customers, mail to: Rare Genetics, Inc. P.O. Box 220 Blue Ridge, TX 75424
Test Pricing
Sex Determination
$25
DNA sex determination.
Individual Mutation
$50-65
Order any individual Standard ($50) or RGI Exclusive ($60-65) test.
2-Test Bundle
$75
Test a single reptile for any two mutations (RGI Exclusive or Standard).
3-Test Bundle
$95
Test a single reptile for any three mutations (RGI Exclusive or Standard).
4 or More Bundle
$110
Test a single reptile for any four mutations (RGI Exclusive or Standard).
Additional Mutations
$10 each
Add additional tests to your 4 or More Bundle.
Our Available Tests
Standard Tests ($50)
Test your reptiles to determine if your snake is heterozygous, homozygous, or negative for a specific morph.
Albino
Asphalt
Blitz / Hurricane / Trick
Candy / Toffee
Clown
Cryptic
Gravel
Hypo
Lavender Albino
Piebald
Yellowbelly
Ultramel
RGI Exclusive Tests ($60-65)
Test your reptiles to determine if your snake is heterozygous, homozygous, or negative for a specific morph. Exclusively offered by Rare Genetics, Inc!
