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Lavenders

MarzisMom

MarzisMom

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Hi all! Like most of you say, you can't have just one snake. I have my baby (probably okeetee) Marzipan, and she is doing fantastic. Now, I'm thinking of getting a lavender sometime this spring once shipping weather is more appropriate (I live in WI and it's been super snowy and cold). I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and just the one snake, it feels weird having an odd number lol.

My question is, is there any way to tell which babies will retain or gain more of the purple coloring? I know there are different types of lavenders, the hypos and orchids and bloodreds and some others. But I don't know which ones turn out the "purplest" when they mature, or if there's any way to tell when they're babies if they will end up being a very deep purple coloring.

I was going to start looking at breeders, from what I've seen I love Steve Roylance's and Walter Smith's snakes, but before I make any commitment I just thought I'd ask. Marzipan was from Petco and I'm glad she's doing well and has beautiful coloring, but there are so many fantastic corn breeders out there that I want to be able to really be picky this time :) As far as cost, I'm willing to spend up to $250 on my next snake, plus shipping. I know the regular lavenders don't run nearly that much.

Would I be better off looking for a well-started or adult snake so I know the coloring is what I'm looking for?

Thanks for any input!


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I'm not into Lavenders, so have no experience with how babies turn out. But if you are really set on a very particular look, it is best to buy an older snake to be sure it will look the way you want. Two years old at least but three is probably better for telling exactly how it will look. Adults are going to cost more and be harder to find though.
 
There are essentially two basic lines of Lavender. One tends to be more grey as an adult regardless of what it is mixed with. Pink or salmon tinted hatchlings usually grow up to be the most purple as adults.
Given your budget you can get pretty much anything within the Lavender arena. There are several very good breeders within comfortable distance of Milwaukee as well. You might try Sewerfest as a starting point. Whenever possible seeing an animal or the parents of that animal in person can be very helpful when you are choosing based on specific looks.

Terri
 
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