Thanks for the replies and comments everyone......much appreciated. If ever a snake could have a personality, it would be this guy. I have enjoyed having him in my collection and he could very well be the best one of the bunch. Having said that:
1. He was purchased as a project snake with the hopes of reproducing this trait. I understood from talking to some well known people before the purchase was made that my chances were slim........even a Paradox X Paradox has been paired before with normal offspring as a result.
2. He was purchase because, he is a he, a male.........which gives me more opportunities per year to work any magic he may carry, a factor unavailable with a female.
3. He was purchased at a price, that to me, was ridiculous........too good of an offer to pass up. I did not pay what they were asking and I felt it was definitely worth it to have a chance at producing something special. The people that know me, know I like things different and out of the ordinary.......which is exactly what this guy displays.
4. If I don't get ANYTHING from him other than normal babies.....he is still an outstanding specimen in my opinion that will be a great display snake. Just like playing the lottery, you have to take a chance and that is exactly what I did. The results of failing far outweigh the thought of not taking a chance and having somebody else other than me take it.....only to find out later that I made a mistake and left something on the table.
5. He was purchased as a gift for my wifes birthday (LOL.....yeah, kind of planned that way on my part) and she loves him. She could care less if I ever mate him in the future to anybody or if he just sits around in his 55 gallon tank the rest of his life in between personal holding sessions. No matter what happens, the way I see it.........everybody wins.
Thanks again,
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