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pastel vs normal pic request

extensive Nov 07, 2007 12:09 PM

anybody have a nice pic of a pastel and a normal together?

also what are the difference between a $100 pastel and a $350 one... they are both pastel right and to me they look the same... pardon my ignorance.

mike

Replies (6)

jkobylka Nov 07, 2007 12:21 PM

sorry don't have a pic on hand for you. but the different in the 100 pastel vs the 350 one could be the difference between a male and a female.

Justin
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extensive Nov 07, 2007 12:29 PM

nope, both males...

jkobylka Nov 07, 2007 12:45 PM

ok.

Pastels do vary a lot as far as the brightness or amount of yellow, unique pattern elements as well and many people will charge extra for special animals.

Other factors that could explain the difference are:

Age
Size
A second trait (such as a pastel het clown)
Proven breeding experience

And last but not least the animal could just be overpriced!
If you just want a pastel and are concerned about getting the best one or being able to breed it immediately, buy the $100 one.

Justin
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Warning: Snakes have been shown to cause death in laboratory rats.

ehuang Nov 07, 2007 03:42 PM

heres an example of a one year old lemon pasel female and a normal looking male baby- hes a het axanthic.
enjoy
Eric

extensive Nov 07, 2007 03:47 PM

thanks! a year old huh? she didnt lose her color that much. looks great.

BRC Nov 08, 2007 08:49 AM

A good pastel makes more good pastels.....
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