2009 Crystal Ball Pythons...

I havent hatched out a Crystal in a few years so it was very nice to get to see some of these little guys in the egg... Here are a few different variations of the Crystal project!
Let me know what you think,
Tom Baker
Crystal
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1246331656
Pastel Crystal
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1246331687
Together
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1246331622
Pastel Super Special
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1246331742
Super Pastel Special (clutch from late 08 that hatched on New Years Day)
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1246331772

Very nice. I like how the super pastel Crystal has a slight to no pattern on it as a hatchling. Will the pattern come out more as it gets older?

Damn Baker......



Just damn....




Star light, Star bright, the first Star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight.




Did it work?????? nothin.....



Big congrats dude, I know this makes the season that much better for ya!

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Originally Posted by kk1020man

Very nice. I like how the super pastel Crystal has a slight to no pattern on it as a hatchling. Will the pattern come out more as it gets older?

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There aren't any super pastel crystals there. I think you mean the pastel Super Special which is homozygous for the 'special' gene, but only a normal pastel (heterozygous for the pastel gene)

But whatever you call it, it's great.

Pictures of the parents? What makes a crystal? They are hot!

I think they are stunning! All of them!:worship:
Congrats!

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Originally Posted by MarkS

There aren't any super pastel crystals there. I think you mean the pastel Super Special which is homozygous for the 'special' gene, but only a normal pastel (heterozygous for the pastel gene)

But whatever you call it, it's great.

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the last picture is a Super Pastel Special

what are the markers that make a special?

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Originally Posted by dreese88

the last picture is a Super Pastel Special

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Ahh, you're right. I misread that. I thought it was a pastel special.

:O:OWOW Tom they ALL look absolutely stunning.
They are certainly on my to get list;)

I hope your having a great season this year Tom.

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Originally Posted by Clear

Pictures of the parents? What makes a crystal? They are hot!

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Well You have to get a special from Baker which he wouldn't give up for cheap. He is still the only person to produce them although I believe someone else tried with no success. I am sure Baker will not give up his secret all that easy. Even though i'm sure it involve a toad, dead cat in a sack, and running around your house at night several times. lol.

Nice Tom they look good!

Brock

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Originally Posted by Clear

Pictures of the parents? What makes a crystal? They are hot!

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agreed, i wanna know too, thats an amazing morph.

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Originally Posted by sg1trogdor

Well You have to get a special from Baker which he wouldn't give up for cheap. He is still the only person to produce them although I believe someone else tried with no success. I am sure Baker will not give up his secret all that easy. Even though i'm sure it involve a toad, dead cat in a sack, and running around your house at night several times. lol.

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ohhh lol hahaahahahahah

I believe it has already been stated that the crystal is a mojo x special, but perhaps I'm mistaken.

Thanks Everyone! I appreciate the comments!
A Crystal is a cross between a Mojave and a Special. There has not been a Super Pastel Crystal produced yet, but possibly later in the season.
Chris (sg1trogdor),
Besides myself and BHB, I dont think I have heard of anyone producing a Crystal yet... But, there are a few people working with the gene and will probably see a few this year. Currently Specials and some Special crosses have been produced by a couple other people!
Specials have been put online (by others) so it is no longer much of a secret and I feel like I can post photos with out hurting the first people to invest in this project...
Here is the Original Special female sitting on eggs a couple months back!
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1246390610

I see what you mean now with that special......

Sweet Dreams! They are awesome!

Looking good! :gj:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...cons/Drool.gif There is no word for such a beauty :bow::bow::bow:

Absolutely stunning..:bow:

You know what I LOOOVE about the Crystals?

We share a lot in common. They are beautiful...and we have the same name. Haha

But really, they almost make me think they would be creepy in the dark.

But very beautiful snakes you have there!

Thanks Everyone!

Crystal,
If you guys have so much in common, does that mean your creepy in the dark?:P

I can be! Lol. Especially if you wake me up before my beauty sleep! lol

Big grats Tom!!!

Justin

Nice mojo cross.....

Your friend from a rest stop in Texas...

Wow... and I thought I was in love with piebalds.... those morphs are some B-E-A-UTIFUL babies!!!

Tom those guys are just awesome. Spectacular morph!

So are the "specials" just another member of the mojo/lesser/butter/het russo complex? Have you tried special x lesser or butter or het russo?

I think that the crystals are probably my favorite bp morph.

Wow! that is a beautiful morph :gj: congrats

Amazing looking snakes!

I think that is amazing! OMG! I need one.

Congrats on a gorgeous clutch!! They are amazing!!

Gorgeous snakes Tom, I would love me a Crystal.

Thanks again everyone! I will update pics once these bad boys shed!
BlueApplePaste,
BHB has produced a Lesser Crystal, but I have not tried any of those yet. I would like to shoot for a Killer Bee Butter Crystal! Now that would be insane! I just need to get the Pastel Butter Spider now!:(

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Originally Posted by Python Dreams

I just need to get the Pastel Butter Spider now!:(

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Man...still got that thing plastered to the back of your eyelids at night eh bro?!?!

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Originally Posted by Python Dreams

BlueApplePaste,
BHB has produced a Lesser Crystal, but I have not tried any of those yet. I would like to shoot for a Killer Bee Butter Crystal! Now that would be insane! I just need to get the Pastel Butter Spider now!:(

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Thanks for the reply! So then I'm assuming that the "special" is in fact just another member of the mojo/lesser/butter/etc family (only obviously a little different in the super form)?

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Originally Posted by blueapplepaste

Thanks for the reply! So then I'm assuming that the "special" is in fact just another member of the mojo/lesser/butter/etc family (only obviously a little different in the super form)?

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yes i'm pretty sure it is part of the BEL complex.

It does seem that it is another part of the BEL complex only with an orange colored Super and a crazy cross when mixed with others!
Pat,
Im still thinking about that one! Over and over and over and over and over and over!:)

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Tom last week after the SD Reptile Show and although all my photos sucked here is a comparison shot of a 09 Crystal and its Mother I believe she is the original female but Tom would have to clarify that.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...z/DSC01216.jpg

That is a beautiful ball...

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Originally Posted by Royal Morphz

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Tom last week after the SD Reptile Show and although all my photos sucked here is a comparison shot of a 09 Crystal and its Mother I believe she is the original female but Tom would have to clarify that.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...z/DSC01216.jpg

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Hard to take a bad pic of those two. Gorgeous!