It's a complicated question I think.

The genetics on these species are not understood. I believe the most far we can get is assuming once you try to bred out the tendence of producing black flecking and dark coloration, all your offspring will look nicer.

On the other hand, dark pigments can make a snake look so much nicer, when shown in the right places, such as the rare examples of halloween ATBs with real red background.

As for trying to breed a single color, such as orange, I think it is kind of unpredictable. I have seen people crossing nice pairs and getting a lot of gardens and colored babies that have nothing to do with the parents.
I have also seen garden paired with yellow and getting reds, oranges, yellows and gardens.

I believe it is valid trying to breed the snakes you like the most. But it is also worthy trying to breed all snakes together because the outcome is always unpredictable.

You can get your perfect snake out of the least expected pairing.

So, I know I didn't quite answer your question, but I would say there is tendency that nice looking animals will produce nice looking animals, but there's also the unpredictable factor.

Maybe you can eventually make a pure bloodline but I think it would take far more than 2-3 generations.

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