Need some ID help

[Rickys_Reptiles]

So, this is being sold as a Sunglow, but from the photos I've seen Sunglows have a lot more contrast. Opinions? Male, 2012

[tlich]

Terrible pic, but sunglows are albino hypo's so the saddles should be bow-tie shaped that looks like a regular albino to me.

[Daybreaker]

No sunglow IMO.

[Evenstar]

That is not a sunglow. The saddles should be more bow-tie shaped, but they would also be darker and more distinct. That is a regular albino. At best, it is possible it is a sunglow, but it would be an extremely poor example of one.

On the other hand, it does look to be a fairly nice albino. But I would never buy a snake from someone who was misrepresenting it......

[Rickys_Reptiles]

The thing is that this snake is from someone who is fairly well known in the industry up here in Canada. He supplies a lot of the reptiles stores.

He told me that his colours are not so vibrant because he is in shed. Can being in shed make this much of a difference?

[kameo37]

Ricky, I've been following all of these threads about you wanting a boa...don't settle. If you want a lipstick sunglow, you'd better wait and find one that you love. Otherwise, everytime you see a lipstick sunglow, you will be kicking yourself.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Ricky, I've been following all of these threads about you wanting a boa...don't settle. If you want a lipstick sunglow, you'd better wait and find one that you love. Otherwise, everytime you see a lipstick sunglow, you will be kicking yourself.

From what I understand, the chances of me finding a true lipstick sunglow in Ontario are nearly zero. So I'm looking for a 'just' a Sunglow. But yeah, you're right, it needs to be a sunglow that I think it just awesome!

I'm going to see this snake in person today. I'm just curious, when it comes to boas, if the colours dull out that much during a shed? I dont think I'll buy him today regardless. Id need to see him when he's not in shed. hmmm........

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Thanks everyone for your help. I've decided not to buy this snake. It may, or may not be a Sunglow, but as stated above I didn't fall in loove with it.

I have found another breeder who I trust, and have purchased many snakes from who produced Sunglows and Super Sunglows this year that are great quality. I've decided to buy from him, as I love his stuff. This male will be younger, but I'm ok with that. He's going to be a pet anyways, so having him as a hatchling will be even better

I'm probably going to actually get the snake in a few weeks at the Canadian Reptile Breeders Expo, but Il post photos tonight/tomorrow of him. I'm sure you'll also agree, he's much nicer! haha

This morning I lost a bit of my excitment - but now I'm all giddy again! I love this hobby!!!

[Neal]

Like an old saying:

Don't settle for the one you can live with, settle for the one you can't live without

[tlich]

Glad you've found one! Get us some pics of your soon to be "pet"....bet you end up with more!