As I am sure you know Hypomelanistic means a reduction in black pigment. Pastels by definition express this, the increase in color is a by-product and not part of the pastel trait. As defined by Jeff Ronne.

There is a recessive Hypomelanistic mutation in boas as well, it has been called Boawoman Hypo or Caramel boa. It looks nothing like the typical boa you picture when someone says they have a Hypo, however it is TECHNICALLY Hypomelanistic.

A combined use of slang, scientific terminology, and incorrect information, have led to a wide use of names for various traits and mutations.

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