cheap but cool morph?

[bjfoste1]

Any ideas on a cheap but good looking morph. I know pastels range from 200-300 but they just like barely have a hint of yellow(to me at least).

[JASBALLS]

How cheap? Plus where are you looking? I've seen some killer pastels for $100 or less..

[jhall1468]

Any ideas on a cheap but good looking morph. I know pastels range from 200-300 but they just like barely have a hint of yellow(to me at least).

I've never seen a "cheap" morph, but there are a few inexpensive ones. If $200-$300 is your price range and Pastels aren't "good enough" then you should probably be questioning whether or not ball pythons are the field for you.

If money is your primary interest here, I'd keep looking. There's a lot of people seeing Porches in their dreams when they initially look at the ball python market, but usually, they are sorely disappointed.

[ArcticBlue]

I got my Pastel for $125 at a reptile show. You can see pics of him on this thread here

I think its a nice looking pastel. You've got to see them in person to really judge, as I have seen some pretty ugly ones too. I would make an effort to visit a reptile show when one comes to town, as you are likely going to get better deals, and you can get your hands on a few different morphs to see what you like.

[Roswell]

You need to really look to find a good deal. It won't just fall into your lap. I looked around constantly for about 3 weeks for a female normal and ended up getting 1.3 normals, 1.0 het albino and 0.1 wild caught/captive raised for $900. Two of those females are breeding weight too!


Look and ye shall find!

[jknudson]

How about find a nice morph that catches your eye and start up a payment plan. There are several breeders out there that are more than willing to put the snake of your dreams into your hands.


Hope this helps.

[ama1997]

Like said find something you like. If your going to breed then think about what it can be crossed with it. Start saving also if you can try to buy from someone you can go and see the snake. Ive seen some really bad pastels, but not alot. I think it had alot to do with the pics. The guy i got my male pastel from this year. Most of his pictures of pastels that he had on his site. Made me not want to get one from him. I went to his place to check things out and see if i could find a nice pastel. He showed me about 20 of them. Everyone of them were great, looked nothing like the pics. Ive taken pics of him and when i hold the picture next to him. It looks like two different snakes. Ok maybe a pastel isnt for you. There is so much out there its hard to pick just one. Dont go by the pics most of the time they dont show the real color of the snake. (not just pastels either)

[Jerhart]

Ya...you can find pastels cheaper than 200-300...Why not then get 1.1 pastels and make yourself some supers...they have more than a 'hint' of yellow.
-Josh

[J.Vandegrift]

You can get a spider for under $400 now. If you wait until this season eggs hatch I don't think you will have any problem finding them for $250 or so. Same goes for Mojaves and maybe even pins. I don't know what you are wanting to spend but you can get an albino for $500-$600 if are not afraid to make people an offer.

[PythonWallace]

You can get a spider for under $400 now. If you wait until this season eggs hatch I don't think you will have any problem finding them for $250 or so. Same goes for Mojaves and maybe even pins. I don't know what you are wanting to spend but you can get an albino for $500-$600 if are not afraid to make people an offer.

I wish this wasn't the case. I'm sticking with receissive traits from now on. Sorry to hijack.

bjfoste1, you can get a nice pastel, or maybe start a payment plan for a spider, pin stripe, YB, mojave, albino, lesser platinum, cinny, or hets for a carmel albino or basically whatever. I'd suggest finding the coolest snake you've ever seen and starting a payment plan. If they are too much money, there are tons of amazing corn snake morphs out there, and they are way less expensive as BP morphs.