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    Re: Male vs Female?

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeG View Post
    I really like how the pastels look though
    I am deffenetly going to be buying either from online or a show..but seeing as there arnt any shows by me, prob. online.

    Now im just wondering why some pastels are 700 on one site and 300 on another


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    Re: Male vs Female?

    My personal experience is that it will always depend on the snake. I have a 2000g normal female who is as close to affectionate as snakes get. I also have a 1800+g het. albino male who's as finicky as all get out and used to strike at me every time I walked by. I personally prefer females over males, but they're both amazing. I'd check with the breeders. Maybe they can get you a great snake.
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    Re: Male vs Female?

    i got my big boy pastel at a reptile show for 150 and hes 1400 grams. reptile shows are where you are going to usually find the best price.


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    Re: Male vs Female?

    I prefer males because the housing is easier in the long run. Most males won't outgrow a 32qt tub in their lifetimes. A big female would need more room.

    A reptile show is a great way to purchase a Pastel because you can hold it and see the colors in person, but if you don't have a local show, buying online from a reputable breeder can be a great experience. If you need the name of a great breeder, drop me a PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hoo-t View Post
    More often than not its old pricing. It could be over inflated pricing. However, size will be a factor when you're looking at morphs. Also, a particularly nice specimen of a morph will command a higher price. If you contact a breeder about a snake you like, inquire about pricing.

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    I didn't think about old pricing. I contacted some online breeders today to see what they have available
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slim View Post
    I prefer males because the housing is easier in the long run. Most males won't outgrow a 32qt tub in their lifetimes. A big female would need more room.

    A reptile show is a great way to purchase a Pastel because you can hold it and see the colors in person, but if you don't have a local show, buying online from a reputable breeder can be a great experience. If you need the name of a great breeder, drop me a PM.
    I'm leaning more towards a female now because they get bigger, i wouldn't mind having a little bigger snake.



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    Re: Male vs Female?

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeG View Post
    I really like how the pastels look though
    I am deffenetly going to be buying either from online or a show..but seeing as there arnt any shows by me, prob. online.

    Now im just wondering why some pastels are 700 on one site and 300 on another


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    If it were me I would go with a male if you are not planning on breeding. If you are planning on breeding then you should go with a female.

    I would contact Adam Wysocki 8ballpythons.com

    You can't go wrong with with and 8ball snake. 4 of my 5 are from Adam. He is a great guy, just shoot him an e-mail he will get back with you....

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    Re: Male vs Female?

    Quote Originally Posted by hoax View Post
    If it were me I would go with a male if you are not planning on breeding. If you are planning on breeding then you should go with a female.

    I would contact Adam Wysocki 8ballpythons.com

    You can't go wrong with with and 8ball snake. 4 of my 5 are from Adam. He is a great guy, just shoot him an e-mail he will get back with you....

    Mike
    Why would you go with a male over female? Just the price difference?

    Sent over an e-mail to em a little earlier, cant wait to hear back from them!

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    Re: Male vs Female?

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeG View Post
    I didn't think about old pricing. I contacted some online breeders today to see what they have available
    I cant wait to get a bp



    I'm leaning more towards a female now because they get bigger, i wouldn't mind having a little bigger snake.



    Thanks for the reply's!

    Mike~
    Once you get one, you will probably get another, and another, and another....

    You might want to breed in the future, so getting a female might not be a bad idea Keep in mind you won't be able to breed her for at least 2 winters.
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    Re: Male vs Female?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    Once you get one, you will probably get another, and another, and another....

    You might want to breed in the future, so getting a female might not be a bad idea Keep in mind you won't be able to breed her for at least 2 winters.
    LoL, i don't even have one yet and im already addicted

    I really don't plan on breeding, but i guess you never know.

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    Re: Male vs Female?

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeG View Post
    LoL, i don't even have one yet and im already addicted

    I really don't plan on breeding, but i guess you never know.

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    I said the same thing 5 months ago. Yet here I am making plans
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