Leucistic Ball python

[Xanafein]

I can (barely) afford one, I could house one, and oh god do I want one, Please for the love of god talk me out of it :((

[Ch^4]

^^ Give it a couple years ;)

I've wanted a BEL ever since I laid eyes on one many years ago!!!

You always have to be prepared for the unexpected...you may be able to afford the snake, food and its home, but what if you need to take it to the vet? Is your "nest-egg" obsolete from buying one of these beauties? If you have the financial capacity to buy the snake, home, food and money left over for unexpected occurrences, by all means GET IT!

But if not, the wait will be well worth it my friend....just my $0.02 though.

[Xanafein]

could technically afford to buy and house and feed 5-6 of em to give you an idea of the nest egg size...

I am confident i could afford it in every way, im just having a hard time talking myself out of what i know is right now at least a fiscally irresponsible purchase

its kinda like when buying a car sure you can afford the Ferrari, but why buy it when you work an average job and a Toyota would do yah fine....

But its a ****ing Ferrari!

[Ch^4]

I see. A fiscal-morality-like issue?!

Hmmm...When I bought my last car, I could have easily afforded the base model or the luxury edition. The luxury version had some added perks: a 6-speed manual transmission, about 100 extra ponies and an additional 75 lb-ft of torque to the wheels, not to mention the sleeker front/rear bumpers, head/tail lights, and double-dual exhaust....drooooooool :yes:

Guess which one I'm driving....the base model! And I'm as happy as the guy in the luxury version!

There are wants and there are needs. If you've convinced yourself that you need the Ferrari, then nothing that anyone says to you, including yourself, will change your mind.

If however, you REALLY REALLY REALLY want the Ferrari, then you might be better off resisting the temptation (I know, EXTREMELY difficult!). Not always, but sometimes, good things come in due time. The anticipation can also heighten excitement and appreciation.

Again, just my 2 cents. I've been in college, by choice, for 8 years. I've made a lot of sacrifices, passed up a lot of opportunities, and have lived modestly. However, I truly believe that good things will come when I finish with school. They may or they may not, but I like to stay optimistic!

[Xanafein]

thanks man, you've gotten me to put away the credit card, at least for now.

between you and my gamer freinds that know im a snake addict my bank may be safe for a few more months

its a shame leucy is fatal in carpets...

[Ch^4]

Not a problem! I'm glad that I could lend a hand.....trust me, I've made my fair share of poor decisions...but, I learned from them.

Before you know it, the day will come when you get your Ferrari, and you will be happier than ever!

It is a shame with the carpets......there are albino carpets though! And they are GORGEOUS! (Perfect analog....I could afford an Albino carpet, but that's probably not the best idea at this time!!! Someday, someday...)

[Xanafein]

XD ive never seen pis of an albino carpet, find some if you can

[Ch^4]

You've never seen pictures?! Well, you're in for a treat! The first has some babies and the second has some adults.....stunning! Enjoy!

Henry Piorun Reptiles-Canadian Reptile Breeder (http://www.a1pythons.com/)

Albino Carpet Python*-*Precisionreptiles.com (http://www.precisionreptiles.com/content/view/97/120/lang,en/)

[Freebody]

i got siblings of those bad boys of henry's :) unfortunatly they are just possible hets, but with any luck :P

[Ch^4]

^^ You had to rub it in!!! :P LOL

I'm sure you will have great luck!

[Freebody]

LOL ya i couldnt resist :P i wish i had 5gs to pick up that last male albino hes got, i got to hold all of them a few months back, holding one of the world first jag carpets was an exciting experience to say the least. as for the topic :P GO buy a black eye luecy, they are so sweet!

[shaunyboy]

thanks man, you've gotten me to put away the credit card, at least for now.

between you and my gamer freinds that know im a snake addict my bank may be safe for a few more months

its a shame leucy is fatal in carpets...


theres a guy called rolph mikelson in europe introducing bredl blood into the genetics re leucy carpets

he's hoping the bredl are sufficiantley different enough from carpets to strengthen the leucy's allowing survival

there is currently some disagreement going on between morelia keepers as to the specific or sub specific status of this snake

some saying its a regional sub species of carpet python

others its a species of its own

a leucistic carpet would be a very nice looking snake imo

as for your ball python your emotional desires will eventually give you the answer

you will either buy one or you wont

rememember pictures if you do :yes:

cheers shaun

[shaunyboy]

i got siblings of those bad boys of henry's :) unfortunatly they are just possible hets, but with any luck :P


i'll have everything crossed for you when the time comes mate

you deserve some nice albino's after the time and money you've put into your collection

fingers crossed for a few wee white heads to pop out them eggs when the time comes

cheers shaun

[Xanafein]

theres a guy called rolph mikelson in europe introducing bredl blood into the genetics re leucy carpets

he's hoping the bredl are sufficiantley different enough from carpets to strengthen the leucy's allowing survival

there is currently some disagreement going on between morelia keepers as to the specific or sub specific status of this snake

some saying its a regional sub species of carpet python

others its a species of its own

a leucistic carpet would be a very nice looking snake imo

as for your ball python your emotional desires will eventually give you the answer

you will either buy one or you wont

rememember pictures if you do :yes:

cheers shaun


ive decided to wait until july, thats my birfday, if the one i want is still there, im buying it


as for the carpets here's hoping that works, i would buy a leaucy carpet in a heartbeat

those albinos are gorgeous btw

[Jenn_06]

why dont buy two Mojaves and make your own?

[Xanafein]

looking for the black eyed leacistic, not blue, which i believe is firexfire

and i wouldn't buy those because it would be my first breeding project and im terrified i might **** up

[Jenn_06]

oh sorry did not see you was looking for the black eyed one.

[Xanafein]

yeah its totally ok i actually didn't specify

which makes it mah bad :P

[Ch^4]

^^ Then get some fires! That would make for a fun and hopefully rewarding project!

I love the BlackEL's and of course the BluEL's are great as well....I'd have to say the Super Mojave is my favorite BEL. The faded black to gray to blue to purple head, coupled with a nearly pure white body and blue eyes.....drooooooool!

I almost did get some fires, but I decided to take up another project...will be announced sometime today I am hoping....

[Xanafein]

terrified of failure mostly

[Lankyrob]

Failure is not trying, not not succeeding. Til you try you will never know if it is possible!

[Will0W783]

I would give it some time yet...right now with the economy how it is, ball python morph prices are dropping like crazy. I saw a BEL male at the last Hamburg show for $700. They were all well over $1000-1500 6 months ago. I myself also really want one, and I desperately want a pied, but I'm waiting until I'm financially a little better off, and the value of those morphs steadies out.

[Xanafein]

thats a very good call thanks willow helpful as always

[Ch^4]

Good point Kim.

On the topic of white snakes and pieds, have you all seen the Lesser Piebald yet?! That is by far the purest white snake I've ever seen; absolutely gorgeous in my book! And could you imagine the possibilities with those genetics?! 'Brain goes numb' :yes:

[Xanafein]

well i wont be buying the one im looking at until july at the soonest, worst case senario it sells and i waait longer and tehy get cheaper, best case i get an adorable BP

[Will0W783]

The lesser pieds are incredible! I also saw an albino spider pied...that thing was crazy. It was also $25k of course. But wow, what a snake!

[Ch^4]

An albino spied?!?! That sounds unbelievable! And what a hefty price tag.