opinion on pastels?

OK so I was browsing some classifieds, looking for a nice pastel female, and I came across a 1.1 pair of Pastel het ghosts for $600 about 2 hours south of me. Before I commit to buying them I thought I'd get peoples opinion on where these fall in the pastel scale. IMO they are GORGEOUS, and the het ghost is a bonus I wasn't looking for. I believe their 2010, don't know weights.

What do you think?(the one in shed, and the one on the left in the side by side are the female)


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Those are very nice clean pastels! But 600 kinda steep. Even for a het ghost. Either way id take em! Nice find!

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When $250 gets you a pastel female that doesn't look any different than a normal, that's a good price. I was actually surprised they are ONLY $600 being such beautiful pastels and het ghosts!

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Originally Posted by sookieball

Those are very nice clean pastels! But 600 kinda steep. Even for a het ghost. Either way id take em! Nice find!

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I would have to agree with the price being a little steep, but it depends on their size too. I think that that would be a reasonable price if they were in the 500 gram range. They may be worth a little more if they come from a reputable breeder with a full guarantee on their genetics. There are too many unknown factors. I think they are both nice.:)

Keep in mind I'm in Canada, prices seem to be a bit higher for morphs here. Breeder is reputable, I have no doubt they are what he says they are.

if you can attend the BCRC show this summer you can get better deals for lower price

They are beautiful snakes. If u like them get them. I think people underestimate the pastel potential. They help in creating some of the more popular and exciting looking mophs

Pastels were never really my cup of tea personally, but those are absolutely gorgeous in my opinion. If you really like them, I'd definitely go for it. They both look healthy, and $600 isn't a bad price for a pair of pastels het ghost, considering a good pastel will run you in the high $200's or low $300's each.

I think the best way to judge a pastel is... look at the top of the yellow around the back of the snake. You can see a distinct line where the color of the scales are a little darker. That is the line where the brownout will happen. I was just looking at some baby pics of my pastel and realized that was the case. Out of the 2 I definitely think the female is a screamer and looks like she will continue to scream as she ages!

I'd say you have a good eye for pastels, because those are really nice. Personally, I believe the het ghost enhances the pastel appearance, but I don't have any proof of that, just what I've noticed in pictures and a couple I've held over the years. They're definitely gorgeous, and pastel-ghosts are really beautiful. That pair looks to me like it has great potential.

Folks may agree or disagree on the $600 price tag, but everyone has their cut-offs on what they consider a "good deal". If I were in your shoes and in the market as you've described, and if I could afford the $600....I'd go for it and be very happy to do so! :yes:

I agree w/ Judy. Ive been hearing (and seeing) things that being a het for ghost enhances the overall appearance of a morph, though Ive got nothing to prove that too. :D

As for those pastels, the price may be steep, but for me, I dont mind paying the extra if the animals manifest what you desire. Those are perfect pastels for me, in terms of pattern and color.

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I'm not concerned about the cost, I'd rather pay $600 and get a nice pair like this, than pay $400 and get ones that will severely brown out, and aren't as bright to begin with. Quality comes at a price, and I really like these two, they look like they'll make nice super pastel ghosts :D

I just got two males last week, getting 2 big females this week, then (cause I have to save) I'll be getting these two in a month or so...let the addiction begin....I need a rat colony now :mouse2:

if you dont get them i will ;)

i think that the price is kind of high but what ever the price is for a snake you just have to ask yourself if they are worth that much to you. i have an 06 pastel named leroy. i wouldnt sell him for any amount. on the flip side there are some expensive morphs out there i dont find all that appealing so i wouldnt spend a dime on them.

but to answer your question, those are some really nice pastels. snatch em up if you like them!

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Keep in mind I'm in Canada, prices seem to be a bit higher for morphs here. Breeder is reputable, I have no doubt they are what he says they are.

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I'd expect to see the parents if I didn't know the breeder!

I'm sending off a deposit cheque tomorrow. I don't care if they aren't het ghost, honestly, I'd pay the $600 if they were just straight pastels! I have NOT seen any that nice for sale HERE :(

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I'm sending off a deposit cheque tomorrow. I don't care if they aren't het ghost, honestly, I'd pay the $600 if they were just straight pastels! I have NOT seen any that nice for sale HERE :(

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I've got to start selling in CANADA!!!

Folks, take this as a lesson on how quality sells. These are fantastic pastels IMO and not a bit overpriced. Good pickup! :gj:

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Originally Posted by SAMPSON-BP

I'm sending off a deposit cheque tomorrow. I don't care if they aren't het ghost, honestly, I'd pay the $600 if they were just straight pastels! I have NOT seen any that nice for sale HERE :(

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Hmm. Maybe u will get lucky in a few years and make a gost super pastels? (luck better be on your side :D) :gj: