Hello folks, I've been quietly lurking the forums for a little while, but as I'm getting ready to start finally exploring the world of ball python breeding (on a hobbyist level), I figured I'd try to become a more active member of this community - mainly for my benefit but hopefully I can be helpful to others somehow as well :-P.

I've been bitten again by the bug to expand my collection, however these will probably be my final two purchased and the remainder will be "home grown." I've been researching the following 4 genes/morphs and was looking for some input. Butter, Fire, Vanilla, and Enchi. I originally was looking at Butter and then discovered the Nuclear BP. I then was trying to figure out a good "pairing" and thought, why not Enchi Vanilla, lots of possible combos. During my research of these combos I think I've fallen in love with Vanilla Cream (the mrs certainly has!) and the Butter Enchi looks pretty durn good too - I just love Butter/Lesser (going to just assume its the same thing).

I'm now leaning towards the latter "pairing" for future combos, especially since I'd want the Vanilla Cream anyways, might as well start with it. My main thought process now, is which should be male, and which female? Looking online at some of the more reputable breeders (or ones I've worked with in the past) I find Vanilla Creams available, but only males. These makes me assume that the female is more valuable/important and that should be my focus (maybe??). As for Butter Enchi's, I've had 0 luck finding those, so its difficult to say.

I'd usually want a "coloration" morph to be my female, and the "patterned" morph to be my male, but this is new territory for me as far as what these colors could easily feed into. Still doing my research, but hoping to get some input.



Thanks and all the best!