Lesser pastel?

[Bluebonnet Herp]

It was sold as a lesser pastel. Not that I don't trust the breeder, but it doesn't quite look like the pastel lessers I'm familiar with so I just want confirmation on the morph. Its father is a queenbee and the mother is a mojave blade. It is brighter than its lesser sib but not as yellow as it's obvious pastel lesser sib.
Regardless of what it is, the price was a steal imo and it was a bit of an impulse purchase because I absolutely loved its pattern! The breeder provided awesome service too.

[Galaxygirl]

Hmmm, looks like just a bright lesser to me.

Here's a Lesser compared to the Pastel Lesser clutch mates.

[Bluebonnet Herp]

Another pic from the breeder. The circular marking was his justification for saying it was a pastel. That, and its large flames.

[BranceM]

Looks like a pastel lesser to me.

[BrianDallek]

Hatched out a couple pastel lessers this year myself and im not seeing the pastel here btw the circle has nothing to do with the pastel gene. Ask the breeder for pictures of the siblings. There is a chance it could be just a very low expressive.

[Bluebonnet Herp]

This is a pic I got of the siblings. Animal in question on top, obvious pastel lesser on left, lesser on the right.

[rlditmars]

Based only on your last picture I would say no Pastel, just Lesser. If it is Pastel then it is not a good enough example and I would not purchase it.

[Bluebonnet Herp]

Based only on your last picture I would say no Pastel, just Lesser. If it is Pastel then it is not a good enough example and I would not purchase it.

I had already purchased it. It's just a pet anyway, and I'm not disatisfied with the snake or the price it went for either. Frankly, I wouldn't even return it if given the option.

[rlditmars]

I had already purchased it. It's just a pet anyway, and I'm not disatisfied with the snake or the price it went for either. Frankly, I wouldn't even return it if given the option.

I should have recognized that you had already purchased it and I hope I didn't offend. As a pet it should be wonderful. Almost any BP would be. And as a Lesser it is a nice example and if you love the pattern that is all that matters. I just don't believe it has Pastel in it. Therefore, if you were looking for it to be a Lesser Pastel, it wouldn't fit the bill. I understand what you mean about not getting rid of it regardless. It isn't always about the price or the morph. My daughter's favorite BP is a Normal Male rescue she picked up from an adoption site. If she could only keep one snake, he'd be it. Best of luck with your new baby.

[PitOnTheProwl]

I am not really seeing any pastel in there either.
The lighting in your original post completely changes the look of the snake compared to the breeders photos.