Hello,
I am planning on getting a pet BP for my kids and I. We have a breeder we are working with and will be getting our new friend in August. I think we are going to get a male pastel. We have no intention of breeding this snake, so M or F doesn't matter. So, since males are less expensive, that is the way to go. We love the bright yellow color of the baby pastels. But we are concerned that it will "brown out".
So, how can I pick a baby pastel and be sure that it will retain it's yellow coloring as it grows up? Are there tell-tale signs that indicate an animal that will hold it's color? Are there specific parent combinations that will produce a Pastel that retains it's color?

Since it is only going to be a pet, I want to try to keep the cost down, so I don't want to go with one of the more expensive bright yellow morphs. I am hoping somebody has some good tips for me. I trust the breeder we are working with will help point me in the right direction, but I figured I would seek advice from you guys as well.

Thanks,
Chet