Thoughts on ball python price for first time owner please
Hello, so I previously made a thread to do with this three year old male BEL that was being sold for $400. It turns out his color is quite yellowed so I'm no longer interested.
My girlfriend and I have also decided that we want to get a hatchling or a very young ball considering we don't plan on breeding at this time. Going through Kijiji we have found a private breeder selling a very nice 2 month female lemonblast for $100.
Wouldn't this be considered a good deal? I see adult female lemonblasts going for $300-400. I've also heard that lemonblasts can breed some awesome morphs.
I'd attach photos of her but I cant find out how. :oops:
Re: Thoughts on ball python price for first time owner please
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I think $100 is a fair price for a lemon blast female but quality will play a big part. If its already starting to brown out it then don't buy just to get a deal
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Originally Posted by
JLC
It's often been said that one should "shop the snake, not the price". Obviously, you have to stay within your means...but the real trick to a "good deal" is finding the snake you REALLY want...one that you fall in love with....and that is still within your means and willingness to pay. THAT is a good deal. ;)
Well said!
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Bigfish1975
I've seen a lots of people getting "good deals". Usually, its new or inexperienced breeders building a collection. They'll buy everything they can find that's inexpensive. They sacrifice quality for quantity. There is however a big difference between a good deal and an inexpensive purchase. A good deal depends on the individual. Does the animal make the pet owner happy? Does it work for a breeders plans? A good deal is one that works for you. I can find an inexpensive, beautiful axanthic ball python for a low price. Only probem is I don't work with the any axanthic projects. So really, I'd end up needing more axanthic animals too.
Exactly. I've been guilty of pouncing on a good deal from time to time. At least in my case they were! Or at least I think so, and I suppose that's all that should matter. If the Lemonblast is something that you would like to have in your collection and you like her I say go for it.
Dave
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Best bet is to try and do research on the breeders talk to them, ask them a million and one questions. I researched for two months about different breeders and animal pricing for the exact morph I wanted to buy in my price range.
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