That's a WC black pastel not a cinny in that pic.
The parents were "Ian G. Line" black pastels - whatever that means. I dug up the receipt. Now you all know for sure. I still think that, according to the guide (with the the exception of the squiggles) he looks like a cinnamon.
I am far from a BP expert. In fact this is the only one I ever owned.
I think it's comical that even the guide basically says that there is little to no difference other than the squiggles as the head.
Here's some more fuel for the fire:
http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com/ma...cin_pastel.asp
If I'm reading this right, they are the SAME thing. Before someone sacks up and flames me, read the quote from Graziani.
..and Laura - here is a link to another Ian G. black pastel that looks just like ol' Dave the Wuss:
http://www.kingsnake.com/donpatterso...stel_ball.html