Here is a pic of my pastel male with an 02 ch. baby that caught my eye. I think she may be a pastel, but I am as tired as anyone of seeing "morphs" coming up for sale. I would really appreciate any opinions. I know only breeding her out will prove it, just want some opinions. She is the brighter one on the right. Thanks. Craig Kade
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Pastel ??? Opinions wanted
craig k.
May 19, 2004 01:26 PM
Replies (11)
craig k.
May 19, 2004 01:27 PM
she is on the left here
jim_perron
May 19, 2004 02:51 PM
She is worth more breeding her then selling her at this point.
She is a good looking animal.........congrats on the find.
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craig k.
May 19, 2004 04:38 PM
Someone offered me a pretty good chunk of money for her, but she is over 1000 grms, so I think I am going to wait and breed her next year. Thanks again for your opinion. Craig
jh_reptiles
May 19, 2004 09:37 PM
Craig,
What colors are her eyes?
Jason
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asfreptiles
May 19, 2004 11:52 PM
If they are not, they could pass for lesser quality Pastels especially if you had a better picture.
craig k.
May 20, 2004 09:14 AM
Sorry about the picture quality, I just snapped a quickie to see what people thought. They do look much better in real life. Thanks for the input.
craig k.
May 20, 2004 09:11 AM
The eyes are yellowish on top dark on bottom.
arboreals
May 20, 2004 08:46 AM
looks normal to me I'd sell her.
craig k.
May 20, 2004 09:16 AM
Thanks for the opinion, I think I will keep her anyway. Worse case scenario she is an above average adult female. Best case, she will produce a super pastel next year.
craig k.
May 20, 2004 10:41 AM
Sorry, that female is an 03 not 02. I know it does not matter, but I wanted to clarify. The male was bought as a "b grade" pastel from a well known breeder. Thanks again for all the input. Anyone that thinks she is just a normal feel free to post, I paid 7 bucks for her so I won't be offended. Thanks. Craig Kade
nita
May 20, 2004 04:02 PM
7.00 for a ball python, man we need US prices here in Canada!! The lowest I've seen a BP sell for at any show is $80.00 CAN. of course wich is about 55-60 US and WC the only place you find them here is in pet stores where they want 250.00 a piece anyway. To order them from the states we need a minimum of 1000.00 plus the CITES paperwork and the shipping, then you only pay $12/each or so but I don't need 83 hatchlings. But with seeing all the cool CH coming in it is sooooo not fair. 
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Nita Hamilton
1.2 BP's (Osiris, Isis, Demetae)
0.1 Kitty
1.4 Humans (DH, Me and 3 daughters)
