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Here are some pics I took today. Notice all the blushing and the washed out head.

Like all lines of pastels, Ruppels can be quite variable. That is a nice looking pastel, but unless one of it's parents is more visually representative of the Ruppel line, I would have to say it's not. Can you get a picture of the pastel that produced it?
Paul

Well... I bought this at an expo this year and "Ruppel Line Pastel". Ill call the guy and ask him if he has any pics.
But is it possible it could be "Ruppel"?

If it is a Ruppel line pastel, it's a poor example of that lines characteristics..
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I just saw the post below. One of the hatchlings the Camlon's posted looks a little closer to typical pastels than what I am used to seeing for Ruppels. I guess after a few generations they could end up looking like that. If it washes out more as it matures, that would lend more credance to the Ruppel name. But really, if it looks like a typical pastel, why pay more for the Ruppel name? I hope the seller had it priced ballpark for typical pastels and was simply informing you of the Ruppel lineage.
Paul

Stan has sold quite a few pastels over the years that aren't his line... The man has sold lots of snakes. Could it be this is simply an offspring of another line that someone happened to purchase from Stan Ruppel?
Paul

Ok, Well.. Would a "Ruppel" make better Bumblebees?

And Does he look like a good Bumblebee maker? (Just like color and pattern ect.)

I don't know if a "Ruppelbee" has been done yet. It might be kind of cool with washed out tones, but I think what makes bees special is thier bright color and contrast so yours should make some pretty nice bees. You've got a nice looking animal so just enjoy it and good luck making those bees!
Paul

Ok, Well in around 2 years, he is gonna breed with my Spider =)

While it appears to be a nice pastel, it is absolutely not one of my line......mine are extremely washed out in appearance, often looking similar to a super pastel......Stan

YOu got ripped......

JH

You already asked this, and the majority said no. Answer still stands, absolutely a normal pastel.
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