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I've noticed that there haven't been a whole lot of combos that have been produced with them?

What's your opinion on them?

Thanks.

Michael Ibanez

I'd like to hear some opinions from experienced breeders, too. Personally, I don't really care too much for Axanthics. Sure, they look really cool for a month or two, but all the adults I've seen (photos only) seem to look like brown and black Normals. An Axanthic Piebald sure would look sweet...at least for the first month.

Chris
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"I don't know about you...but I find comfort in that." -- Cowboy

A snow does not get darker......
Pastel axanthic that NERD just posted.
Not many people have them. It also takes longer for the one in sixteen prove out.
Too many people are hooked on fast foods .... instant results....
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RicK @ BbI

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I think there is so much you can do with the Axanthic. Just like the ghosts were undervalued a few years ago I think the Axanthic is undervalued today. Female ghosts hatchlings used to sell for as cheap as $1200 a couple of years back. Then came the Pastel Ghost, Spider Ghost, Mojave Ghost, etc... Now you can blow them out at $2500 within a day or two of posting them.

Just use your imagination... take a Bumble Bee and remove that yellow. What are you left with? A black and white snake.... that's what. That gives that Axanthic Pastel that NERD produced a lot of potential. Just think about the Axanthic Pied, Axanthic Stripe, Axanthic Spider... on and on. Once some of these are produced their value will go back up.

Now as far as them turning brown as adults... I think this is not true in most cases. My personal preference lies with the VPI line. Although these animals may darken and show an increase in pigmentation... the adults I have examined up close have ZERO brown and yellow, just different shades of black and grey.

My Breeder Male:

And I agree with Rick... people are stuck on Fast Food. It takes a lot of time and sacrifice to produce designers, but it's only a matter of time before the axanthic crosses start popping up.

Oz
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Thanks OZ
I am working with all three...Jolliff/SK/VPI/////

Just wait! Who will get the new morph?

I have all three breeding now.
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RicK @ BbI

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There are some that believe in the mutation but some still doubt it. Sometimes you just have to show people what can be done with a snake before they get it.

I love my hypo pastels for their bright clean colors.......but part of me is dying to see what they look like with the yellow wiped out.

Joe

Joe Compel Reptiles

That Hypo Pastel is stunning...

The yellow is so vibrant...