The Sunset journey

Just thought I'd share with you guy the journey the Sunset project has taken me on. A look into the ups and downs that a project like this can be like. Hope you'll enjoy the read and share with others. I would love to know your opinions.. Thanks so much! Brian(BHB)
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You must've expected it to be recessive when it didn't prove dominant. Look at it, it's not like a vague calico. It's insane. Great job anyways

Awesome story and awesome bit of writing. Cutting that first egg must have been like winning the lottery. This miss on the Viper probably made it all that much sweeter!

The sunset... SO SMOKING! WOW!

The combinations on that are going to be very wicked. I'm especially eager to see what that looks like with some darker morphs. If that deep orange/red color patterns itself with dark colors instead of 'mixing'... MAN! Can you say Diablo ball python?

Yea Brian, I saw this little guy on SnakeBytesTV and he looks awesome. Great work my friend.

That is one gorgeous animal Brian! What an amazing story! A big congrats on proving him out finally! I'd love to get my hands on a Sunset eventually...I always seem to add more morphs to the list of "wanted". But that color is fantastic! Wow! :O:gj:

Wonder what it would do to a cinny! Can't wait to see the project blossom!


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You must've expected it to be recessive when it didn't prove dominant. Look at it, it's not like a vague calico. It's insane. Great job anyways

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I know you would have thought I would have thought that? But I guess with just going through it with the Viper ball, I really never expected it to be recessive. Now I think I was an idiot of course... Thanks! Brian(BHB)

Thanks for sharing that great story and congrats on one of the most beautiful morphs I have ever seen. What a future you have with this animal and all the forth coming combos. Can't wait for chapter 2 to see what happens next

Beautiful and so glad he proved out!

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Well in the end low expectations are probably the better way to go. Like you said on a snakebytestv episode, you usually fall short of that lol. Amazing! My dad doesn't want me to get more snakes though. I only have 11. :taz:

Congrats! Hopefully these guys will look a little better as adults than the original one.

Cannot wait for this project to expand! It's so fantastic that it worked out, beautiful morph with a great future. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for hets :gj:

Feel bad for the male, grows up quick, gives you a few clutches first year, does everything right and no faith in him.... poor guy. Lol

Good to see it proved out though, Im actually more interested in what selective breeding will bring, can we get a real red ball python? Maybe....

What does the viper ball look like anyways? Well actually it's a normal; but, got any pics?

Wow while I read your artical I found myself in total despair for you even though I knew there was a happy ending. I am so glad it worked out for you, but I must say 70,000$ I sure as hell would have put him to the hets no matter what, no seriously no matter what, and right away to! However despair works in weird ways and so do snakes. Congrats and in 30 years when the price comes down I'll grab one, they are beautiful.


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I freaking DIG it! That Sunset ball python is RAD!!! I just love recessives and I hope one day I can add this morph to my collection! Way cool Brian! Congrats!! :bow::bow:

Congrats Brian! Pretty awesome. Shows you that you should believe in yourself and keep working it out until the end.

Regards,

B

Cant wait to see the combos with that one. Nice work Brian! Now lets see a sunset pinstripe!

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The sunset... SO SMOKING! WOW!

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^^ This

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^^Yup. Awesome snakes. Let's see some pinstripe or spider thrown in the mix :D

There's a time for everything and now may be the time for a new smoking hot animal.
It's also time for Josh to ask for that raise !!!
Nice job guys!

Can I say JELLY!!! Ugh those are SO beautiful! Totally cannot wait to see them on the market

Brian, I've always loved the Sunset ball, and and I'm so glad you proved it out. Definitely a project id love to work with some day!

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Brian, I've always loved the Sunset ball, and and I'm so glad you proved it out. Definitely a project id love to work with some day!

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I'll let you know when I hit the lottery, Robin, and we can partner on a pair of these gorgeous animals!

Great story Brian! and that Sunset is absolutely amazing. I can't wait until I can afford to add one to my collection. I want to see a Mojave Cinnamon Sunset :please:

Wow Brian! That's a great story and I can't wait to see some sunset pieds!!

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What an amazing and painful journey for you.

I am very glad it proved genetic, even it if was several years late. I too am very excited to see how it combines with other morphs. And as much as I hate to admit it, I believe you just made be go back on my vow to never do more than one recessive project. Pieds are my passion, and well..... now I just HAVE to know what a Sunset pied will look like. And if it looks like I suspect it will, add me to the list for hets as they become available.

Gale

Thanks to everyone that is as excited as I am about this project. I feel very blessed to have it all workout. Now it's the long road of playing with all the cool paint jobs that we can think of. I'm sure there will be some exciting yet nerve racking moments in the incubator over the next several years:) Thanks for coming on the journey with me! Brian(BHB)

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Thanks to everyone that is as excited as I am about this project. I feel very blessed to have it all workout. Now it's the long road of playing with all the cool paint jobs that we can think of. I'm sure there will be some exciting yet nerve racking moments in the incubator over the next several years:) Thanks for coming on the journey with me! Brian(BHB)

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Thank you for sharing the journey Brian. Now finish tomorrow's SnakeBytesTV...:D:P:rofl:

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I'll let you know when I hit the lottery, Robin, and we can partner on a pair of these gorgeous animals!

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Works for me!

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Thanks to everyone that is as excited as I am about this project. I feel very blessed to have it all workout. Now it's the long road of playing with all the cool paint jobs that we can think of. I'm sure there will be some exciting yet nerve racking moments in the incubator over the next several years:) Thanks for coming on the journey with me! Brian(BHB)

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Brian - any chance that you'll have one of these guys on display at Myrtle Beach?

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I know you would have thought I would have thought that? But I guess with just going through it with the Viper ball, I really never expected it to be recessive. Now I think I was an idiot of course... Thanks! Brian(BHB)

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That is the prettiest morph, ever.

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First off - HOLY MOLY thats the coolest looking Ball ever!

Second - I have an extra kidney if you ever want to trade...sigh...

WOW!! Red is what we are missing. That is one absolutely stellar animal! Congrats!

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I'm in;). Congrats again Brian!!


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Lol, I love the look of the sunset and I have no doubt you will have a long list of buyers when you decide to release them. When they come down in price or I get rich I will give you a call for a pair of hets!

Does it come with mites and kinks as well?

Where were you when people reported mites on snakes you sold? Or how about that poor pewter with kinks? Funny how that works...Uh?

Disregard the poster above me...

Back on topic, amazing story! This is going to be an awesome project!

Maybe a desert sunset???

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Disregard the poster above me...

Back on topic, amazing story! This is going to be an awesome project!

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Why? Wheres he at when there's a problem..... He's all over the boi and no where to be seen or heard from..
But when he has an animal no one on this board can afford he shows up and people kiss the ground he walks on!

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^agreed

Maz is a hater. You wouldnt even see half the morphs out there if it wasnt for bhb.

Great snake. Cinnamon sunset. Do it brian!

In life it seems we always have to stop and think "Why didnt i see that" when we learn a huge lesson. Im very glad it worked out for you and i cant wait to see what the future holds for that absolutely stunning BP. I wish you the best of luck with this project and cant wait till i cant afford to buy one in 20 years haha.

I'm working out a deal to sell my first born into slavery as I write this. He's young, but he knows its for a good cause.

I can't wait to get one of these! They are beautiful.

Okay, I bet all the pattern morph combos will be great? But what I want to see? Is a sunset hypo. Sunset champagne! Sunset pastel/enchi/fire/vanilla/lesser/orange dream. ALL OF THE ABOVE AT ONCE.

I've come out of hiding to say this this morph is hands down my favorite BP pattern since, well, anything. I lie awake at night thinking of what combos would look like. And that one day, maybe, just maybe, i'll be able to see it in person. Congrats.

Amazing, Congrats Brian!

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Great snake. Cinnamon sunset. Do it brian!

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Yes yes yes! Read my mind! :banana:

Brian this is a gorgeous morph and I can't wait to get my hands on one some day. Gah so beautiful! :O

All I want is a sunset leopard someday. I hope I'll have enough saved up for a het when they are available. Now we just need green and blue balls. :D

I looked at that picture of the Sunset on TheReptileReport probably 5 times and ONLY SAW A BOA. I thought, hmmm, I need to read that story about Brian and his Sunset boa.

CAUSE NO BALL PYTHON LOOKS LIKE THAT!

I finally got to read the blog, see the pics, shake my eyeballs into focus, and realize that it was a BALL PYTHON. I don't remember that ever happening.

Congrats Brian, that is just an outstanding visual animal, I hope the journey is well worth it!

Looks awesome. Any chance of a few pics of the adult male?