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I have been told by 6 breeders that this is a normal, but I think it's a pastel. What do you think? (J/K)

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Jeremy Conrad
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>>I have been told by 6 breeders that this is a normal, but I think it's a pastel. What do you think? (J/K)
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Jeremy Conrad
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I think you are making a valid point with that. Even though it was ment for humor.

Actually, you can see the back of a pastel at the top of the pic. Sold it to Tim Beason...good guy down in AZ!

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Jeremy Conrad
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You would have gotten more of a "response" if you would have asked if it was a Yellow Belly

some where, some one just cried a little inside.... but not ME, I thought it was funny as...

~Johnny

I think that the way that the ball python market is dropping, pretty soon they'll be putting both normals and pastels as prizes in boxes of cereal. I'll turn the box up, and a python will fall into my bowl. I'll wipe the milk off of him and say,

"Hey Jeremy, I got a lemon this time, but I got one of those last week. I'll trade you for that blonde you got yesterday."

You'll say, "Sure Bill, as long as you let me have your box top. If I send in four box tops, I can get an albino."

"Yeah, but I want that pied that the bank gave you for opening a new account last month."

"I'd be glad to let you have him, Bill. You can try to find those African soft-furred rats to feed him."

Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

I like you man...I want to buy a snake from you. Let me know what you produce this year (if you breed anything). For me, breeding balls is so much fun, and I want to support those that seem to agree!
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Jeremy Conrad
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Thanks, you're very kind.

I'm not breeding at this point. I've only owned snakes for five months now, and I'm still in the learning stage. My little girl is only 200 grams, and I'm just trying to be certain that I can keep her growing and happy. I'm not sure whether I'm ever going to breed these guys. I love watching what other people do, but I'm not ready to join them. Ultimately, I'm still in this game because I wanted a good "lap snake," and I think that ball pythons fit that description very well.

I also have a kingsnake, and my next snake will likely be a small breed of kingsnake because I have room for a small cage. I don't think I'm going to breed kingsnakes either.

When I think of my future in this hobby, I see myself in thirty years sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch of a little home in the mountains. I'll have my thirty-year old ball python in my lap, a book in my hands, binoculars around my neck, and a shotgun leaning against the wall (because every good redneck has a shotgun nearby).

If I do some breeding someday, I'll let you know. I'm horrible at sales, so I may just send you hatchlings to ensure that they have a good home. I'm still only middle-aged, but I sometimes think about what would happen if I end up with a bunch of snakes and they outlive me. LOL If you're young enough, I'll consider you for my will.

Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

"...sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch of a little home in the mountains. I'll have my thirty-year old ball python in my lap, a book in my hands, binoculars around my neck, and a shotgun leaning against the wall (because every good redneck has a shotgun nearby)..."

You've met my grandfather??? Well, except for the thirty-year old ball python..

~Johnny

I haven't met your grandfather, but I'm happy for him. He seems to have found the right place in life.

Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

You're a character
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You're a character

LOL, Yep, I try.
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

>>LOL If you're young enough, I'll consider you for my will.

I thought I remembered that you were just starting, and I originally had that in my reply, but I took it out in case you weren't and I insulted you! Well, I'm 27, so hopefully I'll be inheritting some snakes in about 50-60 years!

I have a good buddy who breeds thayeris (mexican king snakes that have random, cool coloring). Let me know if you want a good deal.
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Jeremy Conrad
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