Anxanthic snakes

[Raven01]

Not sure if they are available easily where you are but, MJ Axanthics from Markus Jayne, you have to see his Lightning Pied. Holy drool, it had some good size on it and I could see no browning occurring. This will be the line I with most likely end up working with when I get into the Axanthics.
It would be interesting to see if his line is compatible with the newer and rather pricey Black Axanthic (which is another drool worthy snake).

[EME]

Not sure if they are available easily where you are but, MJ Axanthics from Markus Jayne, you have to see his Lightning Pied. Holy drool, it had some good size on it and I could see no browning occurring. This will be the line I with most likely end up working with when I get into the Axanthics.
It would be interesting to see if his line is compatible with the newer and rather pricey Black Axanthic (which is another drool worthy snake).

No they will not be compatible

[Raven01]

No they will not be compatible

Who tested and proved that out? Last I spoke with Mark he did say he had verified the other known axanthics were not compatible but, to my knowledge the MJ and VPI Black have never been tried.

[jason_ladouceur]

I would have to agree that MJ line anxanthics are probably your best bet for balls. But IMO if you want to get in to anxanthic snakes that aren't for the most part just a huge disappointment get some sand boas. They hold that amazing juvenile colour there entire lives. Way better then most bp's that unless you know what your looking for and squint one eye, basically look like normals within the first year.

[EME]

I would have to agree that MJ line anxanthics are probably your best bet for balls. But IMO if you want to get in to anxanthic snakes that aren't for the most part just a huge disappointment get some sand boas. They hold that amazing juvenile colour there entire lives. Way better then most bp's that unless you know what your looking for and squint one eye, basically look like normals within the first year.

Sorry but I disagree completely, not unlike boas when you have nice examples of the morph they stay black and silver




That's the same as arguing lavenders look the same as regular albinos

[jason_ladouceur]

Sorry but I disagree completely, not unlike boas when you have nice examples of the morph they stay black and silver




That's the same as arguing lavenders look the same as regular albinos

That probably would have been more convincing if you hadn't posted a picture of a black and brown snake. And sadley that is actually a good example of a nice adult.

[Badgemash]

I would have to agree that MJ line anxanthics are probably your best bet for balls. But IMO if you want to get in to anxanthic snakes that aren't for the most part just a huge disappointment get some sand boas. They hold that amazing juvenile colour there entire lives. Way better then most bp's that unless you know what your looking for and squint one eye, basically look like normals within the first year.

The MJ line is very nice, but they are difficult to get ahold of and the number of people working with them is quite small compared to VPI. And while you are (partially) correct that the single gene animals can look a bit 'meh' as adults, they are spectacular in combinations. I certainly won't be trading this (VPI) girl in for a sand boa any time soon!

[Brandon Osborne]

From what I have noticed, MJ are the most brown as adults. I believe the reason you don't see many of them around is because they just don't look as nice. It is all subjective and you should choose the line you think is most appealing. For me, VPI is the first choice.

[sorraia]

I think the quality of the snakes in question is a better determination than the line itself. Most people like the VPI best and a lot of people have VPI. However I have seen some absolutely fabulous SK axanthics from JD Constriction. I have a couple of SK axanthics now, and though they aren't the greatest, they aren't all together bad either. My male is better than my female. I'm hoping to add an SK axanthic from JD Constriction some day in the future.

[OhhWatALoser]

Best axanthic I have seen in real life was jolliff line and thats the line generally people say is the worst, 1200 grams and no brown I thought it was awesome. Each line has stunning examples and not so great examples. VPI is the most common and why I would recommend sticking with them, just more available to pick and choose from. As for one line being better than the other quality wise, Their all on par with each other imo.