It might be a coincidence, but I seem to see a relationship between how well a ball python will hold it's color, and how much it eats, and how quickly it grows. It seems like my albino and pastels that didn't eat a ton, and that didn't grow fast held their bright baby color better than ones that eat a lot and grow to adult size quickly.

Has anyone else noticed anything like this? Is it a coincidence, or do big meals and quick growth stretch the skin out, causing browning or fading of the desired colors?