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    To trade or not to trade... That is the question?

    I recently bought a newborn female bumblebee at the reptile show, which I realize might not have been the best decision. I have been going back and forth with a man on CL about trading the bumblebee for either a 550 gram female spider who is super tame, or an 800 gram yellowbelly who is jumpy and a bit nippy. Should I trade for the spider, the yellowbelly, both(I would throw in $150) or should I pass on the whole deal?

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    Didn't you just post the same question only in your other thread?

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    Sorry to be somewhat double posting, but last time was mainly about switching from live to f/t, and this thread is mainly about whether I should trade or not. I would very much appreciate your feedback.

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    Trades are all about MUTUAL benefit. If you feel you are better off with the other 2 females, then trade. If not, then do not.

    Done and done.

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    Why was the bee not a good decision? If you like it, what's the problem?

    If you are wanting to breed getting the two females would jumpstart your plans a bit but like said above if it is good for you then do it.
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    I feel like I made a mistake on the bee because I bought her fresh out of the egg on the breeders recommendation. She refused her first feed, and I am worried that she will be very difficult to start on F/T (I hate live)

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    What was the breeders reasoning for you to buy a snake that had not started feeding yet? That is not a common practice and I think most would agree is bad business.
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    If you do trade be sure to disclose the bee hasn't taken a meal yet..

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    Quote Originally Posted by brobertson View Post
    I feel like I made a mistake on the bee because I bought her fresh out of the egg on the breeders recommendation. She refused her first feed, and I am worried that she will be very difficult to start on F/T (I hate live)
    Who was the breeder? Rarely will a hatchling start on f/t. If you ever plan to breed in the future you're going to have to get past this aversion to live.

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    Re: To trade or not to trade... That is the question?

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    I bought her fresh out of the egg on the breeders recommendation. She refused her first feed
    What kind of breeder would recommend that ?
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