Angolan or Ball Python

I was looking for a female Bumble Bee ball python to eventual breed with my Male Cinny, but then today I saw a Angolan Python so......the question is should I get the female bee which I could breed in time or the female Angolan which is very cool but I couldn't breed without getting more snakes. From what I read Angolans are still rare and go for good money. Also I am not sure what an Angolan should go for these days?

I can't give you a specific price point, but I know they are dang expensive. Well, atleast for me anyway, lol.

If you are more concerned with breeding for money, or the value of your potential new pet- I strongly urge you to reconsider keeping these animals at all.

At a pet level or at a breeding level I would go with the Angolan.... Angolans are just amazing animals and relatively rare (something not everyone has for sure even if not considered rare anymore) and well bee's are a dime a dozen these days......

M&M I am not worried about the value of a pet or breeding. I am doing this as a hobby and was meerly asking for a going price on a snake so I know what is far price. This is a hobby for me and asked for help with a decision so calm down.

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Originally Posted by MMReptiles

If you are more concerned with breeding for money, or the value of your potential new pet- I strongly urge you to reconsider keeping these animals at all.

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I thought breeders try and make money off their sales? And that they buy new morphs just so they can combine them with other morphs that they will then sell? Maybe I'm putting too much thought into this...

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Originally Posted by MMReptiles

If you are more concerned with breeding for money, or the value of your potential new pet- I strongly urge you to reconsider keeping these animals at all.

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Every snake that I purchase, is an investment. Apparently I'm going about my business the wrong way :rolleyes:

Maybe you should fill us in on how it "should" be done.

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Originally Posted by MMReptiles

If you are more concerned with breeding for money, or the value of your potential new pet- I strongly urge you to reconsider keeping these animals at all.

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I only buy and own my snakes to make money so i see all purchases as an investment. :gj:

OP: bumblebees are pretty common nowadays. I'd go with an angolan!

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

I only buy and own my snakes to make money so i see all purchases as an investment. :gj:

OP: bumblebees are pretty common nowadays. I'd go with an angolan!

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Originally Posted by Andrew21

I thought breeders try and make money off their sales? And that they buy new morphs just so they can combine them with other morphs that they will then sell? Maybe I'm putting too much thought into this...

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Doesn't mean it's right, the fact so much of this hobby is driven based off money and profiting from animals is disgusting.

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Originally Posted by heathers*bps

Every snake that I purchase, is an investment. Apparently I'm going about my business the wrong way :rolleyes:

Maybe you should fill us in on how it "should" be done.

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You are. Perhaps you should start keeping animals you enjoy, the morphs you enjoy, because you enjoy them, not because they will net you the most return. Passion should come first, not your wallet. The sooner this hobby realizes this- the better.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

I only buy and own my snakes to make money so i see all purchases as an investment. :gj:

OP: bumblebees are pretty common nowadays. I'd go with an angolan!

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Again, this is why it's disgusting and sad that this is what the hobby has become. I go to reptile expos to talk and chat with fellow reptile enthusiasts and breeders, not investors and bankers. I'd buy from someone who put passion and care and effort into their animals over someone trying to squeeze in a couple extra dollars. Get a real job ;)