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Help me decide which snake to get

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ravendance

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So, I mentioned that I would be picking out an opal corn snake once they hatched - they hatched!! I have narrowed my choice down to two snakes. I originally wanted a boy....They only have one male- I was sent photos of the boys and the girls and wanted to get opinions. Here's my thoughts - males tend to have more color (this boy seems to have a lot) but I love the face patterns on the girl. Being an opal though I am not sure how much of that will remain in adulthood. So, do I get the boy with more colors, or the girl with the really interesting mask? The breeder does have more males hatching but I'm not sure I want to risk waiting (in case the clutch doesn't hatch) Anyone want to weigh in??
 
Here are the photos

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I know - hard choices!! Looking for someone familiar with opal morphs - of the two, which would you think would be more likely to stay pinky/peachish/purpleish - and not turn pure white? And do you think the female would retain her head markings? Or will that get lost when she changes color?
 
Any breeders of opals want to let me know if that girls head pattern will stay into adult hood (educated guesses are ok). To me it looks like the male also has a sprinkling of lavender on the saddles - which I'd really like the opal I get to have brighter colors...
 
Sooo provided she's been eating well - I'm getting the girl. I get to call tomorrow to set up shipping time etc. First time ordering a snake online/having it shipped. I am...rather nervous/excited.
 
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