Pastel or not?

[SirHiss]

Hey I'm getting a red-tail soon. Haven't found out yet what type of red-tail it is (country of origin) and I haven't seen it in person yet but the lady selling it says it's a pastel boa. Pictures aren't the clearest but i'm not really sure what to look for or if it is what she says it is. Any help? Thanks!

[Patrick Long]

I dont see a pastel.

I see an Anery....maybe???

The pictures arent the best, so its hard to say.

[SirHiss]

what's anery?

[ssjsmits]

what's anery?

Anerythristic (anery) boa's lack erythrin, which is red pigment to their tail, scales etc. Giving them a silver, gray and black overall coloration. I'm not real knowledge about boa morphs, but that's sums it up. I hope.
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And the boa doesn't look like an Anery to me. Just a common Colombian BCI.

[SirHiss]

Cool thanks. Does anyone know the characteristics of a pastel boa and what sets them apart from BCC's or BCI's?

[Luke Martin]

Unless you bought it as a pastel it isn't a pastel. Pastels are a certain line bred lineage that's been bred for years for cleanliness and lightness.