I need mucho helpo!

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Originally Posted by ilovemyballs

Where can i get the breeding snakes for $350 or less?

How much will i be able to sell the babies for?

What is the best place to sell the offspring.

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Nigeria. At least that's what I read from a Nigerian email.

I'd say anywhere from $100 (if you live in Nigeria) to $1,000.

What is the best place? Probably in a cloth bag in a shipping box. :P

No ones mentioned that even if you did find two adults, they more than likely would not breed for you this year.

So I was going to get irate here and be beyond rude but I am going to do my best to bite my tongue here.

I have a few questions for you prior to me answering anything at all.

First-how long have you been keeping BP's?

Second-Have you ever bred any of them?

Third-What knowledge do you actually have of these animals? Not what you think you know but what do you actually know?

Fourth-What is your living situation? not being rude here but do you live in an apartment, house, with parents?

Fifth-What do you keep your BP's in?

Sixth-What are you going to keep the babies in?

Seventh-Do you have a constant supply of CORRECT sized feeders?

I ask all of that because they are all needed to give any kind of answer that would be of any use to you. From what I have seen in previous posts from you, the OP, you do not have the knowledge to deal with any mishaps that can and will happen. Nor do I honestly think you are doing this for the love of the animals but for a quick buck.

I stayed as nice as I could in this and if I offended anyone I am sorry.

Tom

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

Many breeder sized females take a year off after they have been moved around or stressed a lot (like when being moved or transported, or coming from a rescue situation).

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

No ones mentioned that even if you did find two adults, they more than likely would not breed for you this year.

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Got it covered, but definitely a point to remember!

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Originally Posted by Didgie

Sounds like you're not breeding for the love of ball pythons...if all you're seeing is easy money, then this isn't for you. The last thing you should worry about is how much you're selling the young for - worry about taking care of your snakes, having proper husbandry, etc. Instead of rushing into breeding (no way you'll be breeding by 2010) get a baby, raise it, care for it, learn all about it. Learn all about ball pythons, and if you still want to breed years later when your babies are ready - then go for it.

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Ok i understand now how my post looks, but i love snakes, and reptiles more than cheese cake, and if you knew me, you would know that is A LOT! But I dont care about making money, im 16, have a job, and want to breed snakes while i am young so that when i get older, i can make breeding my career. I love my snake, and reptiles so much, and just the thought of someone taking advantage of these animals for a profit disgusts me. I am dedicating my life to snakes, and the advance in their population, and genetics.

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Originally Posted by tattlife2001

So I was going to get irate here and be beyond rude but I am going to do my best to bite my tongue here.

I have a few questions for you prior to me answering anything at all.

First-how long have you been keeping BP's?

Second-Have you ever bred any of them?

Third-What knowledge do you actually have of these animals? Not what you think you know but what do you actually know?

Fourth-What is your living situation? not being rude here but do you live in an apartment, house, with parents?

Fifth-What do you keep your BP's in?

Sixth-What are you going to keep the babies in?

Seventh-Do you have a constant supply of CORRECT sized feeders?

I ask all of that because they are all needed to give any kind of answer that would be of any use to you. From what I have seen in previous posts from you, the OP, you do not have the knowledge to deal with any mishaps that can and will happen. Nor do I honestly think you are doing this for the love of the animals but for a quick buck.

I stayed as nice as I could in this and if I offended anyone I am sorry.

Tom

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Im sorry if i pissed you off? but i love ball pythons, and dont really care about the money.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

Got it covered, but definitely a point to remember!

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Sorry, I just skim these threads and must have missed what you said:oops:

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Originally Posted by ilovemyballs

Ok i understand now how my post looks, but i love snakes, and reptiles more than cheese cake, and if you knew me, you would know that is A LOT! But I dont care about making money, im 16, have a job, and want to breed snakes while i am young so that when i get older, i can make breeding my career. I love my snake, and reptiles so much, and just the thought of someone taking advantage of these animals for a profit disgusts me. I am dedicating my life to snakes, and the advance in their population, and genetics.

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Another thing worth mention. Theres barely any people who are breeders for a career. And to answer your questions you cant find a pair for $350 if thats what you mean. You might be able to find a good pastel female for 200-300, and a male spider for 200-300. And those are 09's. Like the others said a female that is mature costs alot more money at least $500. There is no way you would be able to breed in 2010 just because as far as we can tell you know nothing about breeding and cant afford to buy the snakes, and even if you could they would be to young to breed. Plus you need somewhere to keep each of them plus their babies. Heating for all, and a thermostat and rack/tubs or tanks. And for selling the babies, it depends what you get????
The best place to sell them is a reptile show or kingsnake.

Also forgot to mention you need an incubator, buy one, or to make your own with a heating element and a good thermostat. And time.

you see a lot of people doing this same thing with dogs and cats..... and we see how that has turned out. find a better way to earn money. imo

Not starting anything but I got a breeder female pastel for 260 at daytona.... and you can get a male spider thats 500 grams for 350 easy.

But I agree do it for the love because truth is you most likely wont even break even. you will end up in the hole.