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View Poll Results: Who should I pair with my Butter x Lesser BEL male?

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Thread: BEL Breeding

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    BEL Breeding

    So I have a Lesser x Butter BEL male. I'm trying to find a good (full size probably) one or two gene female for him. I know a full grown two gene female is probably gonna run me a ton more than a one gene - but I'm weighing my options at the moment.

    Currently I have my heart set on getting a Mojave female - but if I breed her to my BEL, the BEL babies that are produced would be either Butter x Mojave or Lesser x Mojave. With no way to know except growing up and breeding out - do you think its a good idea? I know a lot of people believe that Butters and Lessers are the same gene, but I know many others do not. Do you think its worth the genetic roulette?

    Or - to still produce more BELs and not have as much (but still some) roulette going on - get a female Lesser or Butter?

    For two gene girls, I've always wanted a Mystic Potion, but she would have Mojave - again with the roulette of genetics on the BELs that show up (according to WOBP, they would all be BELs)

    But here's where I hit my head on a wall. I can't really decide on any other two genes that I'd want to put him with. I already have pastel and spider genes in my collection, and I'm not that big on the idea of getting more of the same genes.

    Anybody have any suggestions?
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    I would say either the mojave female or something like a pastave or butter/lesser pastel, because with the second option you could get BEL's and butter/lesser pastels, or possible a BEL Pastel, though that would likely be hard to tell.

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    I like the mojave girl idea. Half will be BEL and the other half being lessers and butters . The BEL's you get will be fun because they could be a butter mojave or a lesser mojave. Either way BEL's with two genes that go with everything.

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    Re: BEL Breeding

    Quote Originally Posted by Xotik View Post
    So I have a Lesser x Butter BEL male. I'm trying to find a good (full size probably) one or two gene female for him. I know a full grown two gene female is probably gonna run me a ton more than a one gene - but I'm weighing my options at the moment. Two gene breedable female, doubt you'll even find one for sale, but if you do expect to pay quite a bit.

    Currently I have my heart set on getting a Mojave female - but if I breed her to my BEL, the BEL babies that are produced would be either Butter x Mojave or Lesser x Mojave. With no way to know except growing up and breeding out - do you think its a good idea? I know a lot of people believe that Butters and Lessers are the same gene, but I know many others do not. Do you think its worth the genetic roulette? I don't know what you expect to breed out....

    Or - to still produce more BELs and not have as much (but still some) roulette going on - get a female Lesser or Butter? down below you say your not big on the idea of getting more of the same gene...

    For two gene girls, I've always wanted a Mystic Potion, but she would have Mojave - again with the roulette of genetics on the BELs that show up (according to WOBP, they would all be BELs) then you would be playing the game of whats has mystic in it or not, imo not a great match for your animal

    But here's where I hit my head on a wall. I can't really decide on any other two genes that I'd want to put him with. I already have pastel and spider genes in my collection, and I'm not that big on the idea of getting more of the same genes. Pinstripe, Hypo, Yellow Belly, Fire, there not much that doesn't go with lesser/butter.

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    Re: BEL Breeding

    Quote Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser View Post
    So I have a Lesser x Butter BEL male. I'm trying to find a good (full size probably) one or two gene female for him. I know a full grown two gene female is probably gonna run me a ton more than a one gene - but I'm weighing my options at the moment. Two gene breedable female, doubt you'll even find one for sale, but if you do expect to pay quite a bit. Yes, I am aware that I will be paying quite a bit if I did find one. I already stated that.

    Currently I have my heart set on getting a Mojave female - but if I breed her to my BEL, the BEL babies that are produced would be either Butter x Mojave or Lesser x Mojave. With no way to know except growing up and breeding out - do you think its a good idea? I know a lot of people believe that Butters and Lessers are the same gene, but I know many others do not. Do you think its worth the genetic roulette? I don't know what you expect to breed out.... BEL's...Thats what Lessers, Butters and Mojaves make...

    Or - to still produce more BELs and not have as much (but still some) roulette going on - get a female Lesser or Butter? down below you say your not big on the idea of getting more of the same gene...Yes, below I specified that I did not want any more pastels or spiders. Lessers and Butters are still on the table.

    For two gene girls, I've always wanted a Mystic Potion, but she would have Mojave - again with the roulette of genetics on the BELs that show up (according to WOBP, they would all be BELs) then you would be playing the game of whats has mystic in it or not, imo not a great match for your animal Yes, I am aware of that. Thank you for your input.

    But here's where I hit my head on a wall. I can't really decide on any other two genes that I'd want to put him with. I already have pastel and spider genes in my collection, and I'm not that big on the idea of getting more of the same genes. Pinstripe, Hypo, Yellow Belly, Fire, there not much that doesn't go with lesser/butter. Pinstripes I have not considered, hypo may be - but I already have one recessive in my fleet and I'm not 100% set on adding another just yet, Yellow belly I'm not 100% on either. Fires I do love and will probably consider these.
    Thanks for your input.
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    Re: BEL Breeding

    Quote Originally Posted by Xotik View Post
    So I have a Lesser x Butter BEL male. I'm trying to find a good (full size probably) one or two gene female for him. I know a full grown two gene female is probably gonna run me a ton more than a one gene - but I'm weighing my options at the moment. Two gene breedable female, doubt you'll even find one for sale, but if you do expect to pay quite a bit. Yes, I am aware that I will be paying quite a bit if I did find one. I already stated that. If you dont mind me asking, whats your budget? makes it easier to figure out what's within reach

    Currently I have my heart set on getting a Mojave female - but if I breed her to my BEL, the BEL babies that are produced would be either Butter x Mojave or Lesser x Mojave. With no way to know except growing up and breeding out - do you think its a good idea? I know a lot of people believe that Butters and Lessers are the same gene, but I know many others do not. Do you think its worth the genetic roulette? I don't know what you expect to breed out.... BEL's...Thats what Lessers, Butters and Mojaves make... are you expecting to be able to tell the difference between the lessers and butters when they are the same gene?

    Or - to still produce more BELs and not have as much (but still some) roulette going on - get a female Lesser or Butter? [COLOR="#FF0000"]down below you say your not big on the idea of getting more of the same gene...[/COLOR]Yes, below I specified that I did not want any more pastels or spiders. Lessers and Butters are still on the table. Wasn't specified

    For two gene girls, I've always wanted a Mystic Potion, but she would have Mojave - again with the roulette of genetics on the BELs that show up (according to WOBP, they would all be BELs) then you would be playing the game of whats has mystic in it or not, imo not a great match for your animal Yes, I am aware of that. Thank you for your input.

    But here's where I hit my head on a wall. I can't really decide on any other two genes that I'd want to put him with. I already have pastel and spider genes in my collection, and I'm not that big on the idea of getting more of the same genes. Pinstripe, Hypo, Yellow Belly, Fire, there not much that doesn't go with lesser/butter. Pinstripes I have not considered, hypo may be - but I already have one recessive in my fleet and I'm not 100% set on adding another just yet, Yellow belly I'm not 100% on either. Fires I do love and will probably consider these. friend of mine has a butter fire, that thing just glows
    so what color is next? your move.

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    Haha, on my phone, stop no new color.. actually my budget will be determined by what I decide to get. I can afford up to 500$ right now, but I am willing to wait a bit longer and save up more for the right snake.

    And no, I do not expect to tell them apart, thats why I'm semi hesitant to go with the bel route and am looking for other options as well.
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    Re: BEL Breeding

    First off, breeding a mojo to a bel will not produce all Bel's I have read the thread and want to make sure you understand that...... you will not produce any normals but you will have some single gene butter/lesser animals......

    With 500 bucks at your disposal breeding to a bel wanting to make something cool.... I would honestly look into a sub adult Bumble Bee... Bees have come down in price significantly and there are some female Bees out there with some size to them at really reasonable prices..... I know this isnt the most powerful animal to breed to your bel but on your budget it is a 2 gene female and you will have a grab bag of impressive animals come from that breeding, also another benifit of a bee female is female spider gene animals seem to eat like pigs (atleast all of mine do) and grow quick...

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    butter/lessers 25%
    butter/lesser pastels 25%
    butter/lesser spiders 25%
    butter/lesser bees 25%
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    Depends on what you want to head to????
    I would maybe think a long the lines of a Cinnamon, Calico, or Enchi.
    I know you said you have pastel but a Super Pastel could rock the boat with him too

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjmitchell View Post
    you will produce
    butter/lessers 25%
    butter/lesser pastels 25%
    butter/lesser spiders 25%
    butter/lesser bees 25%
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