The Ball Hype!

[LeviBP]

I was just wondering what everyone's opinions were on this topic.
We all know that the Ball Python industry has boomed, and thousands of people are experimenting the possible morphs and possibilities of these snakes.

Which leads me to my question, how long do you think this hype will last?

I certainly hopes it lasts forever and the innovation of exploring the possibilities stays intact, but realistically it is unclear to me, other than it will last at least another decade do to the strength in the market for these animals. But after that, I guess it just depends if enough people retain interest!

What do you think?

[thedarkwolf25]

Well I can only speak from my personal opinion, but I find it hard to believe that the BP hype will die out. I mean we all love these amazing animals and even if some people stop breeding them or owning them there will always be more that will.

I don't think BP will be going anywhere in the foreseeable future.

[BPelizabeth]

ummmm....seeing how they are like potatoe chips (cant have just one)....I don't see it happening! Afterall...how many different flavors of chips are there now.

[redtail9610]

This "hype" as you call it can go on for a very long time. There will always be the core group of people who will keep going no matter what. The best way to keep it going is to introduce new people and especially kids into owning and caring for these great animals.

[fredanthony]

As well as to keep producing great new and exciting morphs! Let's hope it doesn't end any time soon!

Fred.

[Xan Powers]

This "hype" as you call it can go on for a very long time. There will always be the core group of people who will keep going no matter what. The best way to keep it going is to introduce new people and especially kids into owning and caring for these great animals.

I was introduced to ball pythons at 13 and I got my first one then. now I am 20 and am currently in my first breeding season


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[darkbloodwyvern]

Corn snakes are still pretty popular and even now, plenty people own several and many people own the morph they love without breeding them. I foresee that perhaps more people will buy morphs JUST to have them, rather than needing to make more. As things like spiders and pastels become more affordable, I know more people who aren't breeding theirs, they just own them because they like the look!

[pinkeye714]

I do not think it will go down. But i do have to say i am afraid that there will be more balls for sale then those actually buying, also the prices will go down which is good for owners who want a pretty snake with a good price, but bad for those selling and making a profit.
But no, it wont go down.

[darkbloodwyvern]

I do not think it will go down. But i do have to say i am afraid that there will be more balls for sale then those actually buying, also the prices will go down which is good for owners who want a pretty snake with a good price, but bad for those selling and making a profit.
But no, it wont go down.

I am also suspecting this will happen... as i said above, plenty people still buy corns, but a lot of people still re-home or stop breeding their corns because they can't sell them well. :/ it's too bad!

[Wh00h0069]

I think that hype will last until people stop making money one them. Then very few people will want them. There will not be many breeders at that point. If you have ever noticed, people always want the more expensive ball morphs.