What the heck is a 'Pastel' boa?

I mean, I see lots of pretty boas that look pastel and some people have boas that are lighter or more pink than others and you could say they are more 'pastel' than other boas that look 'pastel'. I see very pretty Pastel boas from top lines of Pastel boas! but I also see boas that look to me to be identical just in any litter of boas bred for color and reduced markings.

In my opinion only, (and that has less weight in some areas than others!) this is one of those traits that is not clearly defined and is present to a greater or lesser extent in a large segment of the captive population.. What I see is that a boa that is pastel is worth $X , whereas a Pastel boa is advertised for $3X.

At Daytona guys are bringing boas in cups over to my table, comparing them to my common boas. Counting specks and looking for whether the saddles are butterflies or not and and more! They have a list of barely identifiable traits they shop for.. they put their heads together and then take one or more of my 'just a Colombian' boas, claiming they just saved a wad of cash... well, whatever makes them happy!.. but it is the way it is all put together that makes a nice boa.. and thank goodness for that!

How's that for a near rant!?

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Gus
A. Rentfro
RioBravoReptiles.com
www.riobravoreptiles.com

"Quality is not an accident. Perfectly healthy animals are a minimum requirement.. everything else is just salesmanship" gus

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• WATCH OUT ! Gus is making pastels now! more... - bcijoe, Tue Feb 22 14:10:56 2005
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• Very attractive. Nice color & clean markings....n/p. - cnb2, Tue Feb 22 15:06:46 2005