So, I want to be a breeder.

Don't get in it for the money, do it for the enjoyment and advancement of your hobby. It's great if you end up making decent money breeding but I think you'll end up enjoying yourself more if that's not your primary goal.

For starters stick to one species first. Also if you are going to breed a number of animals you need to understand the market for those animals. Burms are gonna be hard considering you cannot ship out of state anymore so what would you do with a bunch of hard to sell babies not to mention a dying market. Also it is very expensive. Colubrids are a funny bunch. If your breeding for money you have to produce mass quantities to make anything off of corns.

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Originally Posted by snake lab

For starters stick to one species first. Also if you are going to breed a number of animals you need to understand the market for those animals. Burms are gonna be hard considering you cannot ship out of state anymore so what would you do with a bunch of hard to sell babies not to mention a dying market. Also it is very expensive. Colubrids are a funny bunch. If your breeding for money you have to produce mass quantities to make anything off of corns.

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I agree with this post. Most people start collecting or some say hording. when in reality you cant afford to upkeep all these different reptiles. But when your breeding sticking to one species helps a lot because you know the husbandry of that particular species.

I would first recommend that you work with snakes/morphs that you like. I think a lot of people get caught up in the money or latest hot morph rather then what they really liked to begin with. I started with pieds and they are still one of my favorites today. Also, before spending money on snakes I would make sure you get proper housing, thermostats, etc. I would slowly build your collection as if it gets too big too quick it may feel like a chore. And most important....have fun!!

Start slow and definately get the morphs that you enjoy. It is a great hobby. I have owned BP since 2007(normal male and female). Once I felt comfortable I had housing down to a T, I bought my first morph(male spider). My collection is still under 20 snakes and is easy to manage and enjoy. Last year was my first year breeding and selling. My male lemonblast( bought in 2009 for $700) bred 3 normals and a pastel. I sold off all the offspring except for 3(.1 superblast, .1 lemonblast & .1 pinstripe) and made 1500 from the rest. So my 700 lemonblast gave me 1500 in my pocket, 3 new cool females and I still own the original male. Good Luck