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What do I ask a breeder?

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  • 08-04-2012, 09:15 PM
    martin82531
    What do I ask a breeder?
    I'm looking into buying a 2nd ball python, my first was from Petsmart. When looking to buy a young snake from a private breeder are there particular questions I should ask?
  • 08-04-2012, 09:18 PM
    Mike41793
    Pics of sire and dam,
    weight,
    hatchdate,
    what its eating and its eating habits maybe.

    Thats just what comes to mind.
  • 08-04-2012, 09:22 PM
    martin82531
    Re: What do I ask a breeder?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    Pics of sire and dam,
    weight,
    hatchdate,
    what its eating and its eating habits maybe.

    Thats just what comes to mind.


    Could you explain sire and dam, sorry I'm not familiar with the terms.
  • 08-04-2012, 09:23 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by martin82531 View Post
    Could you explain sire and dam, sorry I'm not familiar with the terms.

    sire= poppa bear
    Dam = momma bear lol
  • 08-04-2012, 09:28 PM
    martin82531
    Re: What do I ask a breeder?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    sire= poppa bear
    Dam = momma bear lol

    oh lol...that makes sense when looking at the words again...I guess my brain was in snake mode...lol

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    Could also someone let me know what some of the lesser expensive morphs might be?
  • 08-04-2012, 09:30 PM
    Mike41793
    Whats your price range?

    Your definition of less expensive isnt the same as everyone else lol...
  • 08-04-2012, 09:32 PM
    martin82531
    Re: What do I ask a breeder?
    I'm thinking $200-$300.... I really want an albino but not sure if they fall in the price range.
  • 08-04-2012, 09:51 PM
    Mike41793
    Male albinos go for $300-350.
  • 08-04-2012, 09:53 PM
    martin82531
    Re: What do I ask a breeder?
    Anyone have any experience with http://www.royalconstrictordesigns.com?
  • 08-04-2012, 09:56 PM
    rabernet
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by martin82531 View Post
    Anyone have any experience with http://www.royalconstrictordesigns.com?

    Excellent experiences with Garrick, the owner of this Site. Buy with confidence. One of the good guys.

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