How do I pick a baby Pastel that will retain it's color
Hello,
I am planning on getting a pet BP for my kids and I. We have a breeder we are working with and will be getting our new friend in August. I think we are going to get a male pastel. We have no intention of breeding this snake, so M or F doesn't matter. So, since males are less expensive, that is the way to go. We love the bright yellow color of the baby pastels. But we are concerned that it will "brown out".
So, how can I pick a baby pastel and be sure that it will retain it's yellow coloring as it grows up? Are there tell-tale signs that indicate an animal that will hold it's color? Are there specific parent combinations that will produce a Pastel that retains it's color?
Since it is only going to be a pet, I want to try to keep the cost down, so I don't want to go with one of the more expensive bright yellow morphs. I am hoping somebody has some good tips for me. I trust the breeder we are working with will help point me in the right direction, but I figured I would seek advice from you guys as well.
Thanks,
Chet
Re: How do I pick a baby Pastel that will retain it's color
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Andybill
Although there isnt a sure fire way to tell that a pastel will hold its color you should look for a pastel that is clean and bright with good yellow color the more orange there is the more likely it will brown out more.
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Baby ball pythons will look quite different as adults. Their color will change a bit.
It all depends on the quailty of the pastel. Like said above the more yellow and the brighter the better!
Re: How do I pick a baby Pastel that will retain it's color
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chet1028
Thanks for the feedback. Is there a particular breeding combo that produces the best babies?
Yeah pastel X pastel for super pastels! lol j/k... I am not sure if there are any particular breedings to produce the nicest babies if you are looking for a sweet lookin pastel baby just be picky and patient and you will find the one for you! But they all will brown out to some degree (some more than others) as they get older but like stated earlier you should be pretty discriminate when choosing a ball python and I think it is particularly important for pastels...
