Pastel Ball Python Yes, No, Somewhat?

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Originally Posted by mello_newf

Thanks for the advise. Why are the males cheaper? Do the offspring's traits more depend on what the female is? Like would it be better to go for a high end male killer and a nice pastel female?

I will most likely be breeding creamer (for a few reasons). Don't need them to be stellar but want them to be nice so I can sell...

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no genetic reasons, its just that when breeding, you can breed one male to 2 or 3 females. So the females limit how much offspring you get. so breeders are more likely to sell males and to keep females. also it makes sense to get really good males, they are cheaper and when bred to 2 or 3 females the effectivity of the investment is multiplied. its economic / practical reasons, single-gene females and two-gene males are a good way to start with morph breeding, and more females than males. that is just most effective, you get nice offspring, and you can look for really good examples of the morphs while staying within relatively low budget. genetically both parents contribute the same.

EDIT: and in the end, no matter what people say, you can still breed what you want as long as the animals are healthy and good pets.