Black Purple and Blue

[katebirdrex]

Hi: Just wanted to chime in on this thread as I just purchased a juvenile from Ed that looked very similar in her photos. She is undoubtably a very nice translucent Italian leatherback. That said, Ed explained to me that he uses an unusual technique in photographing some of his animals (photographs them in a darkened room with flash) and I think that does have some effect on how their colors show in the photos.

In natural light, the BD I received doesn't have the dramatic lavender/blue coloring that I'd hoped for based on the photo; she is relatively normal in color with some nice but subtle green shading. I guess I should have requested a photo in natural daylight since the dramatic dark coloring was specifically what I'd been looking for. I would advise others to learn from my experience and request a naturally lit photo when purchasing by mail (from anyone) in order to avoid any misunderstandings or confusion.

Kate

 

[katebirdrex]

Just replying to my own post above. To be clear: Ed is well known in the herp community and considered to be a reputable breeder--so please don't interpret my post to imply there was an intentional deception re the coloring, because I don't feel that was the case.

I was just looking for something very specific for a breeding project and perhaps should have asked more questions before leaping (I was just so excited when I saw her photo that I jumped on her very quickly).

 

[prowler996]

There is no such thing as a blue dragon and any breeder that sells them labeled as such is either misinformed or lieing.
Some dragons do have bluish or purplish side bars but the whole body blue coloration your baby has now won't stay.

I beg to differ. This is my new dragon. He is of a good size... about 11 inches long and has total body saturation and his purple (lavender color) will stay... I assure you.

Took these pics today in the light (under a repti-sun 10.0 bulb). *Did not take them with the lights out and a flash.*

This is an expensive and somewhat rare dragon... but as you can see, there are true lavender dragons. They will stay lavender and some (glass) blue dragons will also retain their bluish (glass-like coloration).

This particular dragon has thee darkest black translucent eyes. Completely opaque and onyx. And full lavender color saturation. No trick photography. These are my pictures taken today.

Prowler

 

[prowler996]

I stand corrected on the eyes of this dragon... they are not a deep black (onyx color).


They are a deep deep navy blue color.

 

[katebirdrex]

Very nice dragon, Prowler!

I agree--I know that BloodBank is turning out some beautiful blues and lavenders. I just got 2 of their lavender trans juvies and they're gorgeous, will post photos when I get a chance.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Very nice!! :wink: