I'll be the annoying newbie, and ask a ton of questions. =D

I got excellent advice from a breeder, and he told me that if I wanted to become one, to start breeding what I liked. Well, being the animal lover that I am, his advice brought me to look through all of the ball python morphs that I could find, and of course, now I have a problem, as I want one of each, and that simply isn't the way to start off, especially when I am not rich, and can not afford that many snakes.

Now, I'm not sure of the average going prices of these snakes, so I suppose I need to do more research there, but what would you guys think of a good pair (or two) to start off with? I know in the end I'll have the make the final decision, but some help before I jump too far in over my head would be lovely!

The morphs that I've 'simplified' my list to (and shoved everything else on the 'to be purchased at a later date') are:

• Axanthic (love)
• Piebald
• Pastel
• Super Pastel
• Mojave
• Desert Ghost
• Fire
• Yellow Belly
• Granite
• Queen Bee (but wobble, so pretty though!)
• Clown
• Ghost (though I doubt I'd be able to tell one apart by looking at one yet)

Now, a friend of mine wants a Super Pastel Axanthic... SO. I'm thinking of getting an Axanthic, and a Super Pastel, and then trying to start that line of breeding for him so that I can start that...

However, which one should be male, and which one should be female. o.0; (any tips on Super Pastel Axanthic success?)

Not to mention, what other pairing would look nice, or be something to start off in. I'm probably going to try and Axanthic everything. xD But my partner is leaning towards granite and Desert ghost, possibly Fire... I don't know what to get to pair with hers.

Any ideas on pairings, or what would be a good starting base for someone who will potentially get into breeding?