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I have had some extremely good luck this year and it seems to have carried a little further...
The first year I bred Ball Pythons I produced a clutch from a Pastel male to the "Special" Mother... I had no idea of her true potential, but did notice that one Pastel female was considerably good looking and decided to keep her in hopes of a nice Super one day...
Fast forward a few years and a bit more knowledge about the mother and I decide to breed her to a Mojave... I also put her with a Pastel Mojave male but saw only courting, no breeding. She gave me 5 eggs and basically had me freaking out from day 1! I have no idea how I made it, but the last few days seemed like weeks and I could not take it anymore!
I cut the eggs and to my surprise I found a Crystal inside... I could not believe that I proved out the "Special Pastel" female! Going even further I noticed another Crystal! What amazing odds! Then upon further inspection I began to think they might be Pastel Crystals and once they came out it was confirmed! Out of 5 eggs I ended up with a Mojave, Pastel, Normal, and 2 Pastel Crystals... Unfrickenbelievable!!!!!!!
Let me know what you think,
Tom Baker
pythondreams@cox.net
Pastel Crystal



Pastel Crystals Together

Pastel Crystal and Pastel Sibling

Pastel Crystal and Crystal Comparison

Big congrats.
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Morph Evolutions
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yes, those are awesome! Congrats!

Crystal Ball complex are easily the coolest Ball Pythons on the planet man!!!!!!

Thanks Jeff! I appreciate the very BIG compliment! Thanks!

What an awsome looking animal.
Brendan

"Rose Crystal? Crystal Rose?" I see pink, that snake is outstanding!

Quig
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Don't interupt me when I'm talkin' to myself

I was actually thinking of taking some different gems and continuing with this theme... Especially since the first Super Pastels were referred to as Opals, I was thinking I could have something in between before the first Opal Crystal...
There are some cool purple-pinkish Amethysts, Sapphires, and Rubys... I almost went with Ruby Crystal, but then I thought sometimes the name game gets out of hand and Pastel Crystal kinda sums it up and leaves no room for confusion! Good idea though!

that is the best looking pere of new morphs I have seen in a long time . there grrrrrrate !!!! David

CONGRATS! thats the only think i can say, well besides AWESOME!
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Great job Tom! Does not look as I expected though. It will be interesting to see her colors as she grows. Keep up the good work!
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

np

This industry needs gorgeous animals like that.

Yep - I'm going to have to get me one of those!!!

Truly Stunning!!!

Please forward the number of the God you are currently praying to - cause he seems to deliver much quicker than mine.

Congrats!!!
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Tosha

Thanks Tosha,
I am actually currently praying to Joe Pesci! Well because he seems like a guy that can get things done!
Anyone know where thats from?

Seems like he has played a few characters that "Gets Things Done" - maybe Leo Getts - Lethal Weapon? LOL

Maybe you could call the Pastel Crystal a Pystal? LOL - or not.

They're gorgeous - will look forward to seeing them in person!!! I didn't think you could improve on perfection - but looks like you did!!!

Now going to light a few candles to the Pesci God of the Ball....
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Tosha

It actually had to do with a bit George Carlin does on religion... I thought I had it saved, but cannot find it... That part of his rant was basically that no matter what or who you pray to, that he has figured out that it will be answered by about 50%... So he chooses to pray to Joe Pesci since he is a guy that can get things done! LMAO

LOL @ Tosha

Hey, whatever works, right?

Quig
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Don't interupt me when I'm talkin' to myself

Thanks for the compliments everyone! It has been very exciting to see the results of the Pastel in the Crystal... I was even a little worried that it would be barely noticable and now I cannot wait for the Super Pastel Crystal... It will also be very interesting to see how these color up into adults. Next logical step might be Pewter Crystals!

I like Pewter

Quig
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Don't interupt me when I'm talkin' to myself

Congratulations Tom,
Those things look amazing. Make sure to post those grow up pics, as I think that they will mature nicely. What was the sex ratio on the Pastel Crystals. Hopefully you got a little boy.

Congrats Again,
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Tim and Monica Bailey
Bailey & Bailey Reptiles

Thanks! They ended up being 1.1! Great odds!

Couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy. It's nice you were able to take it to the next level.
Here's a picture I took of your crystal and paradox crystal you had at the Anaheim show. Great to meet you by the way.

Best of luck,
Justin
AAR

>>I have had some extremely good luck this year and it seems to have carried a little further...
>> The first year I bred Ball Pythons I produced a clutch from a Pastel male to the "Special" Mother... I had no idea of her true potential, but did notice that one Pastel female was considerably good looking and decided to keep her in hopes of a nice Super one day...
>> Fast forward a few years and a bit more knowledge about the mother and I decide to breed her to a Mojave... I also put her with a Pastel Mojave male but saw only courting, no breeding. She gave me 5 eggs and basically had me freaking out from day 1! I have no idea how I made it, but the last few days seemed like weeks and I could not take it anymore!
>> I cut the eggs and to my surprise I found a Crystal inside... I could not believe that I proved out the "Special Pastel" female! Going even further I noticed another Crystal! What amazing odds! Then upon further inspection I began to think they might be Pastel Crystals and once they came out it was confirmed! Out of 5 eggs I ended up with a Mojave, Pastel, Normal, and 2 Pastel Crystals... Unfrickenbelievable!!!!!!!
>> Let me know what you think,
>> Tom Baker
>> pythondreams@cox.net
>>Pastel Crystal
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>>Pastel Crystals Together
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>>Pastel Crystal and Pastel Sibling
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>>Pastel Crystal and Crystal Comparison
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www.RoyalGemReptiles.com

hypothetically, how much would one of those beauties command? chris

You just keep knocking them out of the park don't you?
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"What is man without the beasts?
If all the beasts were gone,
men would die from great loneliness of spirit.
For what happens to the beasts,
soon happens to men.
All things are connected."

-Chief Seattle (Duwamish Tribe)

THE CRYSTAL KING, If I am correct that makes 7 Crystal Balls. Man you gotta up the Mothers photo's. Thanks David
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WRONG !!!
WRONG... The only time I was WRONG is when I thought I was WRONG but I was really RIGHT.....LOL...LOL...LOL

hey bro call me you phone is disconected.
john

Very nice,im prayin to the "ball pythons gods" too, i have my first clutch this year. Hope for something special and good luck!!!

.....I ain't got no Crystal Ball.

Excuse the above song lyric....lol

Congrats on a truly beautiful addition to the loooonnnng list of Ball combo morphs.

I LOVE the purplish tones on the Pastel Crystal.

Are you 100% sure the Pastel Mojave male DIDN'T get the job done?
(Just wondering if there's any chance the Pastel Crystal might be a Super Pastel Crystal.)

Congrats again.

BB
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"Have you hugged your drummer today?" --- Me

...looks like a new tune to have stuck in my head. haha

Not to mention what you just did to Tom."Super pastel crystal",that would be enough to drive me crazy personally.lol

Smokin animals Tom! (..are you SURE he didn't hit that? )
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Charles

I guess the possibility is always there, but I would think the Super Pastel head will be very white!

Wow! She is awesome!!! Congrats!!!!! WOW!
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J & H Reptiles

Hey,

What amazing animals, so beautiful. You just put a nice "shot in the arm" to the bp market! I want that, I want that!

Steve Harrison
J-ville, FL

n/p
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2.2 Beardies:
0.1 german giant X
1.0 sandfire X
1.1 hypopastel clear nail het leuc., poss. het trans.

2.1 Cornsnakes:
1.0 anery stripe motley
0.1 anery
1.0 ghost

6.9.1 Ball Pythons:
0.7.1 normal
2.0 pastel
0.1 spider
1.0 mojave
1.0 het caramel albino
1.1 66% het pied
1.0 "labyrinth"

2.2 Other Pets:
Simon, Cooper--chihuahuas
Cleo--DSH cat
Piper--cockatiel

Incredible animals, definitely one of my favorites!

I look forward to pics as they color up!

Best wishes.

Chris Morasky
Coils Select Serpents

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all the compliments and enthusiasm for this project... Hopefully I can keep the luck rolling and keep more Crystals coming! I will definitely keep everyone updated with photos of the Pastel Crystals growing!