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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• OK...what's the difference between..... - cyn, Fri May 26 12:24:01 2006
• answer and another question... - michaelburton, Fri May 26 13:43:43 2006
• Easier answer on hypos - giantkeeper, Fri May 26 13:57:16 2006
• So basically..... - Cyn, Fri May 26 14:05:15 2006
• RE: So basically..... - michaelburton, Fri May 26 14:17:08 2006
• That makes sense, thanks. np - Cyn, Fri May 26 14:22:35 2006
• RE: So basically..... - Paul Hollander, Fri May 26 14:38:01 2006
• A little over explained - giantkeeper, Fri May 26 14:41:47 2006
• RE: A little over explained - Paul Hollander, Fri May 26 15:16:23 2006
• Numerous breeders... - ChrisGilbert, Fri May 26 15:30:07 2006
• Thanks for the information. n/p - Paul Hollander, Fri May 26 15:41:56 2006
• Pastels a little underexplained.... - slithering_serpents, Fri May 26 22:34:10 2006
• RE: Pastels a little underexplained.... - snakehorse, Tue May 30 18:01:46 2006
• A little on the Pastel for you Michael> - ChrisGilbert, Fri May 26 14:26:46 2006
• one more ? - michaelburton, Fri May 26 14:34:15 2006
• Does anyone have any pictures of... - drasticplastic, Fri May 26 16:21:07 2006
• You mean a Sunglow? - giantkeeper, Fri May 26 16:36:34 2006