VPI Axanthic Pinstripe

I first thought about this cross in 2005 when I got my first Pinstripe pair. The male didn't breed that year, and I talked to Brian at BHB about the project, and the possibility of getting an adult Axanthic female from him the following year. In 2006, I didn't have an adult Axanthic female. However, in 2007, my Axanthic boy bred my Pin girl, and I got a Pin Het Axanthic male. Of course Brian beet me to the project goal, but I still wanted one of my own. My Pin Het boy finally bred in 2008, but I missed the cross in 2009 out of three clutches.

Finally in 2010 (this weekend to be exact), after 32 eggs and 15 Pinstripes out of those eggs, I finally hit one male VPI Axanthic Pinstripe. I couldn't have been more excited. I have been building that excitement for 5 years now. I have big plans for this guy (first up is a Spider Het Axanthic girl), and still have 10 eggs from Pin Het to Axanthic (so maybe I can get a couple more). Here is the pic. Thanks for looking.

http://www.baileyreptiles.com/pics/10axpin.jpg

Yaayyyy!!! :dance:

I think my FAVORITE stories are when long-term patience and persistence pays off with such a beautiful reward! That is a stunning animal and I'm seriously thrilled for you!!!

Time to party? :D

:carouse: :dance: :carouse: :dance: :carouse: :dance: :carouse:

I know you're stoked dude.. And a male too.. can't beat that with a stick

SWEET! Love, Love, Love the Axanthic Pin! The rest are great as well! cograts!
Patience does have its rewards! :O :bow: :O

Whoa, congrats Tim, that is one hot little dude. :D

Great Snakes! The Axanthic Pin is smoking:bow::bow::bow:

Wow that is one awesome looking Pin! Congrats on achieving your goal!

Now you have to try for axanthic spinners! Congratulations on finally getting your axanthic pinstripe.

Congrats!!!!

vary nice

SO happy for you swampter :hug:

That whole clutch is beautiful!

Rub some of that luck off on me :hump:

I got an adultish female Axanthic to run that male pin from you to :nerd:

Congrats Tim! That thing is amazing!!!

Congrats Tim :gj:

Congrats Tim.......Love Axanthic Pins

Nice Tim!

That's a good story, thanks for sharing it.

I'm not an axanthic fan as a rule but that little guy is really neat.

That is one impressive snake! I love Axanthics!

Thanks for all of the compliments. Axanthic Spinners are definitely on the lasi, as well as Axanthic Lemon Blasts. After that, I am not sure what to do . Although, I do have a Lesser Het girl that might get plugged into the mix. I think she will see the Axanthic Enchi first though. I can't wait to start some more Axanthic crosses in the next year or two.

Awesome Tim! Congrats!