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I obtained this purpleconda from Rich Macias in February of 2013. She was about 10 grams.

I took this photo in March of 2013 when she was about 15 grams:

I snapped this shot the other day. After seven months, she weighs just about 200 grams, and she's completely changed color. She has gotten lighter, but also has turned copper, pink, and tan, and her whole body glows. I couldn't capture it in the photo, but she just glows.

I thought you might find that interesting,

dan

Very pretty, You are right she has a great glow, What are your future breeding plans for her? If you ever have any supercondas from her, I'll buy one.

Beauty. Changed color and looks amazing.

reako45

She is awesome Dan.

I still have not seen any purple line hogs that were actually purple though.

Thanks for your compliments! I plan to breed her to a male purpleconda 100% het albino next spring, and I have high hopes for the offspring. (I'd gladly sell you one. )

I think the conda gene has a lightening effect in addition to the pattern effect, and that is why it is difficult to produce that dark, dark look of a true purple.

I've seen a bunch of purple babies, but the one's I've raised up have all turned light.

This male is pretty purple:

Can't wait to see her babies. I hate having to wait.

Dan