wanted:cheap ball pythons

Hello, I am looking for some cheap ball pythons, not too paticular on age, or color pattern. Or does anyone know a good place online? Please post a reply here, or send me a private message.
thanks

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Originally Posted by bball4life

Hello, I am looking for some cheap ball pythons, not too paticular on age, or color pattern. Or does anyone know a good place online? Please post a reply here, or send me a private message.
thanks

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Why would you want cheap ball pythons? I am sure there are plenty of sick, mite infested ones that you could find for cheap. But after the vet bills, it would have made sense to buy CB babies from a reputable source. What do you plan to do with these Ball Pythons that you don't care about age, color or pattern?

I agree.

Herps are like tattoos you get what you pay for. No clue why you would want different ages and sizes. And more than one at the time. Are you starting a pet store? Let us know ?

I didnt mean it like that, I just meant I am not going to breed them so I dont really want to buy one that is thousands of dollars. Age: I would rather have an 06 hatling, but am open to 05s. I didnt mean to post that way, I was just open to some ideas.

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Originally Posted by bball4life

I didnt mean it like that, I just meant I am not going to breed them so I dont really want to buy one that is thousands of dollars. Age: I would rather have an 06 hatling, but am open to 05s. I didnt mean to post that way, I was just open to some ideas.

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I'd recommend a normal male from a local breeder. You could probably get one for about $20, and it should be much healthier than one at your local pet shop. I'm sure there a a few people here that could sell you one, but you would have to pay around $50 for shipping.

Breeding balls wow what an undertaking. All of us here are sure that you did your research. Well you can get hachlings for between $30 to $100. Its not going to be like opening a lemon aid stand. It will cost you a good bit. For the animals and cages heating, hides, water, mice and rats, incubator. I am under the impression that you have these things already. Oh breeder setups and enough setups ( rack system ) for all your new little herps plus their soon to be hachlings.

We will support your under taking but please tell us you have done your reseach first. We would hate to see the animals get hurt.

Best of luck.

I just got back from a reptile show here in Florida and some of the normal ball pythons that were being sold were 06's for $15. so, check out the upcoming shows at the bottom of the page and find a reptile show around you. That is where you will find the "cheapest" ball pythons. but please keep in mind that ball pythons are not cheap. they're not as expensive as a dog, but there are some hefty prices you need to consider.

A lot of DIY's are featured on this web site on how to make your own enclosure out of a rubbermaid. You will need to come up with 2 hiding spots, some bedding (or news paper), a heating source, a temp gauge...just to name a few. If you're going for looks..there are plenty of REALLLY nice cages you can buy online for a few hundred bucks.

A majority of the forum members feed their snake frozen/thawed rats/mice...usually you can order in bulk online. great way to go.

If there's no shows coming up anytime soon around you, then you should check out Adam at 8ballpythons.com to see what he's got goin on. he's a great guy and can hook you up with a python if you've got everything set up already.

Good luck in your quest for a python, but snakes are long term pets. If you want a keeper, then save your pennies for a few extra months and get one you can't take your eyes off.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Breeding balls wow what an undertaking. All of us here are sure that you did your research. Well you can get hachlings for between $30 to $100. Its not going to be like opening a lemon aid stand. It will cost you a good bit. For the animals and cages heating, hides, water, mice and rats, incubator. I am under the impression that you have these things already. Oh breeder setups and enough setups ( rack system ) for all your new little herps plus their soon to be hachlings.

We will support your under taking but please tell us you have done your reseach first. We would hate to see the animals get hurt.

Best of luck.

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Psssst....Frog....read a little more carefully before you get all caustic on somebody. He said he is NOT interested in breeding...just looking for some pets.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Breeding balls wow what an undertaking. All of us here are sure that you did your research. Well you can get hachlings for between $30 to $100. Its not going to be like opening a lemon aid stand. It will cost you a good bit. For the animals and cages heating, hides, water, mice and rats, incubator. I am under the impression that you have these things already. Oh breeder setups and enough setups ( rack system ) for all your new little herps plus their soon to be hachlings.

We will support your under taking but please tell us you have done your reseach first. We would hate to see the animals get hurt.

Best of luck.

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I think you've mis-understood him. He's not particular on pattern or price because he does not want to breed.

edit: great minds think alike. Please delete this post :)

Dont worry, I have done my research on ball pythons. I know breeding is a lot more difficult in the way I put it :oops: . Heres the thing, I have like all the items and all of that, actually for quite awhile now. But I am still debating if I want the set up for a ball python (which I set it up for), or another snake. I wanted to know if anyone on here had any, because, so far I have not found any breeders near me.

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

Good luck in your quest for a python, but snakes are long term pets. If you want a keeper, then save your pennies for a few extra months and get one you can't take your eyes off.

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THIS is most excellent advice. If you're patient, you'll get a snake you can really love...rather than just any ol' snake.

Yeah I am not looking to breed

If there are no local breeders or local shows, then your best option is to check out online. You'll have to pay $50+ for overnight shipping, but it could be worth it. Just to start you off with a few, here's some of the sponsors of ball-pythons.net:

http://www.8ballpythons.com
http://www.mgreptiles.com
http://www.joecompelreptiles.com
http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com

You'll have to excuse me I had Lastic's or how ever its spelled and words are still running together. I had to have someone else read it to me.

Tell you what as hugeHUGE sorry to a new member I am going to be trying to breed Pieballs in 2007. If you would like one and want another snake you get the pick of the hatch FREE!!!! shipping included.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

You'll have to excuse me I had Lastic's or how ever its spelled and words are still running together. I had to have someone else read it to me.

Tell you what as hugeHUGE sorry to a new member I am going to be trying to breed Pieballs in 2007. If you would like one and want another snake you get the pick of the hatch FREE!!!! shipping included.

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Thanks for the websites I will check them out.

Freakie Frog: Oh dont worry about it, just a misunderstanding. Wow that is a huge offer, are you sure? That would be mighty generous. you dont have to do that.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Tell you what as hugeHUGE sorry to a new member I am going to be trying to breed Pieballs in 2007. If you would like one and want another snake you get the pick of the hatch FREE!!!! shipping included.

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I'll take you up on that offer if bball4life doesnt!!! https://ball-pythons.net/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif

I have just been looking online and like 5,000.00 a snake for a pie is more than the average Joe can shell out. I hope to help friends and fellow reptile lovers reach their dreams of owning one of these great snakes at a real reasionable price. If I do sell them what do you think would be a fair price for them ???

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

I have just been looking online and like 5,000.00 a snake for a pie is more than the average Joe can shell out. I hope to help friends and fellow reptile lovers reach their dreams of owning one of these great snakes at a real reasionable price. If I do sell them what do you think would be a fair price for them ???

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I don't mean to be skeptical, but why would you want to essentially give Piebalds away after making a substantial investment? I take it the one Ball Python you have in your collection is already a Piebald, or were you planning on buying adult Pieds and/or Hets to be able to breed in '07?

I am buying an adult het male and have a friend that has a het female I am buying off of him (his wife hates it can't stand snakes and want let him breed them). I on the other hand can breed them. It is a side project. But he bball4life declined so we'll see

Why would your friend buy a $1,000+ snake without getting the okay to breed from his wife? Anyway, good luck with that project!

You know My wife to-be has been telling me the same thing. So ! Heres the deal if they prove out and throw a cluch of pies. Then and only then will I see if I will sell them. I am starting to think 5 grand is about right. If people will pay it then thats what I'll set the price at. Everyone looks at you like your crazy if you don't charge them an arm and a leg. Never know I could give them as Christmas presents. LOL

This thread is WOW.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

This thread is WOW.

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SuperWOW

If I had a snake that threw a bunch of pies, I'd sell him to the circus...

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

I have just been looking online and like 5,000.00 a snake for a pie is more than the average Joe can shell out. I hope to help friends and fellow reptile lovers reach their dreams of owning one of these great snakes at a real reasionable price. If I do sell them what do you think would be a fair price for them ???

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Is your name Jimmy by any chance?

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

I am buying an adult het male and have a friend that has a het female I am buying off of him (his wife hates it can't stand snakes and want let him breed them). I on the other hand can breed them. It is a side project. But he bball4life declined so we'll see

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Oh wait did you say that I declined?

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Originally Posted by xdeus

If I had a snake that threw a bunch of pies, I'd sell him to the circus...

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:8: :rofl:

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

I have just been looking online and like 5,000.00 a snake for a pie is more than the average Joe can shell out. I hope to help friends and fellow reptile lovers reach their dreams of owning one of these great snakes at a real reasionable price. If I do sell them what do you think would be a fair price for them ???

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Hi Freakie_Frog,

I agree, $5,000 is a huge sum for an average Joe like myself to shell out for a pie ... but ever since I was a small boy, I've dreamed of pie ... I can remember going to bed crying at night because I wanted pie sooo bad and my family couldn't afford any pie at all ... to this day, I still cry over pie ... Would you possibly consider putting me on your waiting list for as many pies as you're willing to part with when you first produce them. I'm not a person of extreme wealth, but I'd certainly be able to start saving up and pay you $300 per pie ... at that price I could for sure afford them all.

Thank you for your consideration and I'm looking forward to owning one or more of your pies!!!

-adam

Oh my gawd I just spit coffee all over my keyboard!!!!

WYSOCKI YOU DID IT AGAIN! hahahahahahahaha

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Hi Freakie_Frog,

I agree, $5,000 is a huge sum for an average Joe like myself to shell out for a pie ... but ever since I was a small boy, I've dreamed of pie ... I can remember going to bed crying at night because I wanted pie sooo bad and my family couldn't afford any pie at all ... to this day, I still cry over pie ... Would you possibly consider putting my on your waiting list for as many pies as you're willing to part with when you first produce them. I'm not a person of extreme wealth, but I'd certainly be able to start saving up and pay you $300 per pie ... at that price I could for sure afford them all.

Thank you for your consideration and I'm looking forward to owning one or more of your pies!!!

-adam

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mmmmm...pie...

http://content.answers.com/main/cont...le_Simpson.jpg

I had one true wish of luck on the project. I was just wondering what a person would charge if they were to breed and sell Piebald pythons. Thanks for all the help guys.

Mine Wysocki and you can't have it (well unless you send me $300.00 and a ball python)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../apple-pie.jpg

And yes it is apple and yes it is warm :gj:

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

I had one true wish of luck on the project. I was just wondering what a person would charge if they were to breed and sell Piebald pythons. Thanks for all the help guys.

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No pie for me? :tears:

-adam

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../apple-pie.jpg

And yes it is apple and yes it is warm :gj:

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That's so hot :oops:

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Originally Posted by cueball

That's so hot :oops:

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Brings back memories...

"Off topic alert!!"

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Mine Wysocki and you can't have it (well unless you send me $300.00 and a ball python)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../apple-pie.jpg

And yes it is apple and yes it is warm :gj:

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Jo, are you REALLY "offering" me your pie .... WOW ... I'm flattered .... Mikes a pretty big guy, but I'm thinking that it just might be worth the beating. :love:

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

No pie for me? :tears:

-adam

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Ha ha ha no pie for Adam :partyon:

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Originally Posted by joepythons

Ha ha ha no pie for Adam :partyon:

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Oh sure, rub it in Joe ... I see how it is. :P

-adam

Adam! Now why would my husband object to me baking a nice apple pie to share with a dear friend such as yourself. I'm sure nothing but baked goods is being discussed here :wuv: (though don't get between Mike and a slice of fresh baked pie...you might take a beating for that after all LOL) :sabduel:

Basketballs are orange, sometimes...

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Adam! Now why would my husband object to me baking a nice apple pie to share with a dear friend such as yourself. I'm sure nothing but baked goods is being discussed here :wuv: (though don't get between Mike and a slice of fresh baked pie...you might take a beating for that after all LOL) :sabduel:

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I figure just as long as I don't get between Mike and hockey or Mike and the snakes I'll avoid any kind of "extended" hospitalization ... :sweeet:

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Oh sure, rub it in Joe ... I see how it is. :P

-adam

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Ahhhhhhhh lets see i might have cherry PIE or pumpkin PIE or maybe banana cream PIE for dinner desert,Adam would you like a picture?:cool: This thread is sooooooooooo off topic its so PIE funny :giggle:

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Originally Posted by joepythons

banana cream PIE

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Ooooh, I haven't had one of those in forever. Now I feel the need to go make one...thanks guys. :O :P

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

are you REALLY "offering" me your pie -adam

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I thought you didn't eat pie http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...python/wtf.gif

Adam likes his pie pan to have a wide bottom......;)

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

I figure just as long as I don't get between Mike and hockey or Mike and the snakes I'll avoid any kind of "extended" hospitalization ... :sweeet:

-adam

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Well that or between Mike and a icey cold beer after a long day of work...now that would definitely get you hurt (though I figure you'd just grab two, toss him one and crack the other for yourself LOL)

this thread is so hi-jacked....

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Originally Posted by Gecko Den

Adam likes his pie pan to have a wide bottom......;)

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Ahhhhhhhh no comment lol

somehow threads always get hijacked when food is mentioned...

....remember the thread entirely about twinkies? :D

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

this thread is so hi-jacked....

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just a little bit :(