Here's the link to Jeff Ronne's definition:
http://www.boaconstrictor.net/forums/showthread.php?t=386

As far as most of us know, he was the first to coin the term, use it, produce them, etc.

Basically, it is a reduction of black.
This is seen in the saddles, side pattern (medallions/diamonds), tail borders, belly, face, and anywhere else there would normally be black pigment.
He describes some of these reductions as 'faded, washed out, reduced muddyness' and more.

Because of this reduction in black pigment and speckling, if the boa already has color, it will shine through alot more and be easier to see.

Jeff's line is the 'Boaphile Pastel DREAM', and there are many other lines out there. All do not seem to work the same, but the offspring are clearly distinguishable from 'normals'.

Lots of my high end pastels have sold for between $750 - $2000 each! Much different than normals 8)

Below are some good examples...

mid-high grade





very high grade





mid-high grade





mid-high grade





mid grade pastel, extremely colorful boa (both different things)





high grade





mid grade





bunch of mid-high grade





high grade





mid-high grade pastel anerythristic





mid grade





high grade





extreme





high grade





high grade





high grade





extreme (light phase)





extreme (color phase)





high grade





very low end pastel, but very red boa next to a
mid grade pastel (see the tail area)






Hope that helps!

Take care, Joe






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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
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