Looking for Recommendations....

I currently have a male pastel (pictured below). I have kept snakes all of my life, but I am relatively new to the BP and the many fascinating morphs that can be produced....therefore if my question is stupid or repetitive I apologize in advance. I have a spare enclosure so I was thinking about getting another BP. I have a fairly good understanding of the genetics and realize that the pastel morph is a co-dominant trait, which limits the possibilities. Basically, I want some opinions on what morph I should get that can produce some interesting offspring. My budget is by no means unlimited, so take that into consideration in your responses. My wife would kill me if I spent $1,000 on a snake. I am looking at this as a hobby, not a business. Thanks!!!


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Some affordable choices that would make some great combos would be Cinny, Black Pastel, Spider, Pinstripe.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Some affordable choices that would make some great combos would be Cinny, Black Pastel, Spider, Pinstripe.

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I'm sorry to plead complete ignorance, but what would be the results of those crosses?

I wouldn't rule out another Pastel. Supers can be very attractive snakes. All the ones Deb mentioned would be good too.

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Originally Posted by lmartelli77

I'm sorry to plead complete ignorance, but what would be the results of those crosses?

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Pewters, black Pewters, Bumblebees, and Lemon Blast.

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Originally Posted by lmartelli77

I'm sorry to plead complete ignorance, but what would be the results of those crosses?

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Cinny X Pastel would give you Pastel, Normal, Cinnies , Pewter

Black Pastel X Pastel would give you Pastel, Normal, Black Pastel , Pewter

Spider X Pastel would give you Pastel, Spider, Normals, Bumblebee

Pinstripe X Pastel would give you Pastel. Pinstripe, Normal, Lemon Blast

THis will give you an idea of some different morph and combos http://www.newenglandreptile.com/ner...ollection.html

Pastel X Cinnamon or Black Pastel = Pewters
Pastel X Spider = Bumblebees
Pastel X Pinstripe =Lemon Blasts
Pastel x Pastel = Super Pastels
Pastel x Lesser Platinum = Pastel Lessers
Pastel x Fire = FireFly
There`s TONS you can do with pastels, but here are several relatively inexpensive options for you to contemplate.
I have pictures of most of these morphs on my website if you`d like to see the end results.
Best wishes, Mark Petros BallPython777.com

Thank You so much!!! If anyone else has any ideas, let me know.

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Originally Posted by BallPython777

I have pictures of most of these morphs on my website if you`d like to see the end results.
Best wishes, Mark Petros BallPython777.com

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Great site man! Thank you!

Don't forget Pastel x Mojave ;)

If you are looking for something that is not too expensive, i would go with the spider ball python. They are a favorite of me, and many other people, and when bred to a pastel ball python you would get 25% Bumble Bees! If you make a sale off of even one of those, you would be able to fund your collection even more! & Keep on growing, and producing more cool morphs, and so on...
-Brandon