Quote Originally Posted by Evenstar View Post
First, if you want the snake, get him. But that is no pastel. Or its the lowest quality one I have ever seen. Pastels should be much brighter, cleaner, and redder than this animal.

Pastel is not genetic although it is often used to brighten certain other morphs. If this guy really is a pastel (although he really can not be referred to as such since he doesn't meet the requirements) he would not be capable of improving color.

Having said that, he still may be a very nice snake that you would enjoy having so the decision is ultimately up to you.
That was my first question to the guy and I asked if he had any documentation and all I got was a generic 'my brother got him from a big breeder guy who knows his snakes" etc etc kind of reply.

I didn't think he was, either.

I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination but he just really didn't look like the photos of pastels that I've seen.

I doubt he was trying to snooker me since he seems very convinced his snake is worth a small fortune.

Much as I would love to help the guy get a good home for him, I just don't think it's going to be my home.

[hubby will be overjoyed because this means he doesn't have to build yet another boa condo]