So, you’ve finally found the perfect pet for your Neopets collection, but there’s one small issue—its sidekick, the Petpet, looks a bit too ordinary next to it. No worries, because it’s time for a trip to the Petpet Puddle! This feature allows you to customize the appearance of your Petpets with vibrant new colors, making them the perfect companion to your Neopet.
The Petpet Puddle: What Is It?
The Petpet Puddle is essentially a scaled-down version of the Rainbow Pool, but for your Petpets instead of Neopets. Just like the Rainbow Pool, the Petpet Puddle allows you to paint your Petpet in a variety of colors, adding a personalized touch to the little sidekick of your Neopet.
However, to get started, it’s important to know which colors are available for each species of Petpet. You can check out the All Petpet Colours page for a list of available colors, though navigating this page can be tricky. A more user-friendly experience might be to visit the Jellyneo Item Database, which provides a cleaner interface for viewing Petpet color options.
How to Paint Your Petpet
To paint your Petpet, you’ll need a Petpet Paint Brush, which is similar to the regular Paint Brushes used for Neopets. These brushes are essential for giving your Petpet a fresh new look, and they can be obtained in several ways:
- Random Events: Occasionally, you might get a Petpet Paint Brush as a prize from random events, though this is quite rare.
- Alien Vending Machine: Petpet Paint Brushes sometimes appear in the Alien Vending Machine, although this is not a guaranteed way to obtain them.
- Quest Log: Some Petpet Paint Brushes can be found in the daily and weekly streak prizes from the Quest Log.
- Shop Wizard/Trading Post: The most common method of obtaining Petpet Paint Brushes is by purchasing them from other players through the Shop Wizard or the Trading Post.
Some of the most popular Petpet Paint Brushes include:
- Halloween Petpet Paint Brush
- Plushie Petpet Paint Brush
- Tyrannian Petpet Paint Brush
However, there are some colors that you won’t be able to get using standard Petpet Paint Brushes.
Paint Brush Limitations: Unavailable Colors
There are certain colors that can only be accessed through specific means and cannot be painted using the typical Petpet Paint Brushes. Some of these colors are exclusive to the Petpet Lab Ray or are otherwise special in nature. Here’s a breakdown of the colors that aren’t available through Petpet Paint Brushes:
- Petpet Lab Ray Exclusives:
- 8-bit
- Chocolate
- Gold
- Ice
- Jelly
- Picnic
- Strawberry
- Other Unavailable Colors:
- Birthday
- Sand
- Void
- Unique Colours (These are special event colors and are not available for painting through the Petpet Puddle.)
These special colors must be obtained through alternative means, such as using the Petpet Lab Ray or receiving them as prizes during specific site events.
How to Paint Your Petpet: Step-by-Step
Once you have a Petpet Paint Brush in your inventory, it’s time to head over to the Petpet Puddle. When you arrive, you’ll see images of each of your Petpets along with a drop-down menu displaying the compatible Petpet Paint Brushes available in your inventory for each species.
- Choose Your Petpet: You’ll be presented with a list of your Petpets. Select the one you wish to paint.
- Select a Color: From the drop-down menu, choose the color you want to paint your Petpet.
- Paint the Petpet: After selecting the color, simply click the “Paint the Petpet!” button to make the transformation.
Important Note: The color change is permanent and cannot be undone (unless you choose to repaint your Petpet with another color). This means that once you paint your Petpet, there’s no going back unless you use a different Petpet Paint Brush to apply a new color.
Exceptions: Which Petpets Cannot Be Painted?
Not all Petpets are eligible for painting at the Petpet Puddle. There are a few exceptions to keep in mind:
- Petpets Changed by the Petpet Lab Ray: If your Petpet’s species or color has been altered using the Petpet Lab Ray, it cannot be painted with a Petpet Paint Brush. For example, if you used the Lab Ray to change an Altachuck into a Kadoatie, you can’t then paint the Kadoatie a different color.
- Event or Daily Petpets: Some Petpets, especially those obtained during special site events or daily activities (like the Jelly Barlow from Trudy’s Surprise), cannot be painted with standard Petpet Paint Brushes.
For a full list of unpaintable Petpets, it’s worth checking out the Unpaintable Petpets page.
Unpainting Your Petpet: Reverting to Its Default Color
If you decide that you want to return your Petpet to its default color, the process is simple. To unpaint your Petpet, you’ll need to determine what TNT considers the closest match to the Petpet’s original color. Jellyneo’s Item Database is an excellent resource to find the default color for any Petpet.
For example, if you have a Blue Meowclops but want to change it back to the default black Meowclops, you would need to use a Black Petpet Paint Brush to revert it to its original color.
Always check the All Petpet Colours page to ensure you’re selecting the correct color to return your Petpet to its default appearance.
Conclusion: Is the Petpet Puddle Worth It?
The Petpet Puddle is a fun and creative way to personalize your Petpets, giving them unique colors that match the style and vibe of your Neopet. While it may not be a quick way to make Neopoints (since obtaining Petpet Paint Brushes can be rare), it offers players a satisfying way to customize their sidekicks.
Whether you’re looking to complement your Neopet’s color scheme or just want to give your Petpet a fresh look, the Petpet Puddle is an exciting feature to explore. Just be sure to carefully check what colors are available and what the default color for your Petpet is before you make a final decision. Happy painting!