Male vs Female?

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Originally Posted by MikeG

I really like how the pastels look though :D
I am deffenetly going to be buying either from online or a show..but seeing as there arnt any shows by me, prob. online.

Now im just wondering why some pastels are 700 on one site and 300 on another:confused:


Thanks!!
Mike~

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I have seen male pastels go for as low as $75. Try to find a reptile show around you to find a good deal :D

My personal experience is that it will always depend on the snake. I have a 2000g normal female who is as close to affectionate as snakes get. I also have a 1800+g het. albino male who's as finicky as all get out and used to strike at me every time I walked by. I personally prefer females over males, but they're both amazing. I'd check with the breeders. Maybe they can get you a great snake.

i got my big boy pastel at a reptile show for 150 and hes 1400 grams. reptile shows are where you are going to usually find the best price.

I prefer males because the housing is easier in the long run. Most males won't outgrow a 32qt tub in their lifetimes. A big female would need more room.

A reptile show is a great way to purchase a Pastel because you can hold it and see the colors in person, but if you don't have a local show, buying online from a reputable breeder can be a great experience. If you need the name of a great breeder, drop me a PM.

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Originally Posted by hoo-t

More often than not its old pricing. It could be over inflated pricing. However, size will be a factor when you're looking at morphs. Also, a particularly nice specimen of a morph will command a higher price. If you contact a breeder about a snake you like, inquire about pricing.

Steve

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I didn't think about old pricing. I contacted some online breeders today to see what they have available:banana:
I cant wait to get a bp:)

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Originally Posted by Slim

I prefer males because the housing is easier in the long run. Most males won't outgrow a 32qt tub in their lifetimes. A big female would need more room.

A reptile show is a great way to purchase a Pastel because you can hold it and see the colors in person, but if you don't have a local show, buying online from a reputable breeder can be a great experience. If you need the name of a great breeder, drop me a PM.

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I'm leaning more towards a female now because they get bigger, i wouldn't mind having a little bigger snake. :D



Thanks for the reply's!

Mike~

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Originally Posted by MikeG

I really like how the pastels look though :D
I am deffenetly going to be buying either from online or a show..but seeing as there arnt any shows by me, prob. online.

Now im just wondering why some pastels are 700 on one site and 300 on another:confused:


Thanks!!
Mike~

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If it were me I would go with a male if you are not planning on breeding. If you are planning on breeding then you should go with a female.

I would contact Adam Wysocki 8ballpythons.com

You can't go wrong with with and 8ball snake. 4 of my 5 are from Adam. He is a great guy, just shoot him an e-mail he will get back with you....

Mike

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Originally Posted by hoax

If it were me I would go with a male if you are not planning on breeding. If you are planning on breeding then you should go with a female.

I would contact Adam Wysocki 8ballpythons.com

You can't go wrong with with and 8ball snake. 4 of my 5 are from Adam. He is a great guy, just shoot him an e-mail he will get back with you....

Mike

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Why would you go with a male over female? Just the price difference?

Sent over an e-mail to em a little earlier, cant wait to hear back from them!

Thanks,
Mike~

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Originally Posted by MikeG

I didn't think about old pricing. I contacted some online breeders today to see what they have available:banana:
I cant wait to get a bp:)



I'm leaning more towards a female now because they get bigger, i wouldn't mind having a little bigger snake. :D



Thanks for the reply's!

Mike~

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Once you get one, you will probably get another, and another, and another....

You might want to breed in the future, so getting a female might not be a bad idea :D Keep in mind you won't be able to breed her for at least 2 winters. ;)

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Once you get one, you will probably get another, and another, and another....

You might want to breed in the future, so getting a female might not be a bad idea :D Keep in mind you won't be able to breed her for at least 2 winters. ;)

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LoL, i don't even have one yet and im already addicted :P

I really don't plan on breeding, but i guess you never know.

Mike~

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Originally Posted by MikeG

LoL, i don't even have one yet and im already addicted :P

I really don't plan on breeding, but i guess you never know.

Mike~

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I said the same thing 5 months ago. Yet here I am making plans :giggle: