Big News Coming Tomorrow!

[majorleaguereptiles]

First, congrats! This looks like it could be very exciting news! I figured I would chime in since many people have asked for my thoughts on this female. First, Amir has a great eye and has been doing this for a long time. This female was produced from a super citrus, which means the base for pastel vs pastel desert should have been even that much more distinguishable. I see her as a pastel desert, and would have sold her as one just as Amir did.

The only hint of doubt for me at this moment was the fact this may be a citrus pastel that didn't take on its genetic appearance and perhaps had a developmental issue that gave her more pronounced color and contrast. However, I'm not really seeing incubation effect with her in any extreme fashion and I personally think she is simply a pastel desert.

Those who say she doesn't look bright enough, if you've seen adult deserts, they really aren't nearly as bright or striking as they are as babies...

I believe this female is a pastel desert. Now, whether or not the eggs go full term, I don't know. We also need to see a desert come out of these eggs... I'm plugged in, and very excited to see this outcome.

Great job by the OP documenting this properly. I believe it is the owners discretion whether or not you choose to breed your female deserts. If you believe it's unethical, I respect your argument. However, we have to remember the very little time frame these deserts have really been bred in captivity (albeit with bad results), but only account for a few generations of breedings. I think if people wish to pursue their time, money, and energy to breed them I have no problem with it. These animals would breed naturally in the wild, and I can assure you none would raise their hands to declare themselves as non-breedable pets.

Many snake species have had captive breeding problems that took many years to figure out, and even breed out.. This OP paid his money for this snake, so obviously he cares about the safety and well being of the animal. Personally, I'm very excited for him and good luck!! Keep us posted!