Three morphs - worth it? Input pretty please!!

I think the only one that truly benefits me is the Kingpin. She is from BHB and just recently bought. He's having to part with them bc of financial issues which are escalating into marital issues with the snakes in the middle of it. :/ He has her listed for $1500 and said over the phone that he has the receipt and documentation he can give me showing that he paid $1750 for her. I think she is super pretty too! I think he would be willing to sell her separately.......

I think you answered your own question then! ;)

This is just me but I never purchase anything at random. Any purchase that I make has a well planned out and with specific purpose as far as breeding is concerned, meaning if I'm purchasing, there are specific gene/s that Im looking at for a particular project.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

This is just me but I never purchase anything at random. Any purchase that I make has a well planned out and with specific purpose as far as breeding is concerned, meaning if I'm purchasing, there are specific gene/s that Im looking at for a particular project.

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I completely agree with you; great point! I'm just getting started, so I'm really just trying to build up a good base to work from. Once I establish a project/something I want to really focus on, I'll be more specific on what gene I'm looking for... When I asked if it was 'worth it', I meant were the prices good. :) And then when it was mentioned whether they would all fit into my collection and be beneficial, I realized it was just the Kingpin I really wanted, as I actually have a KillerBee on hold from Chris Searcy on here, and the Pastel isn't a looker, IMO. I'm still learning, and it's helping me a lot to get input from you all and learn how to make smart moves. :) I really appreciate it! :D

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

This is just me but I never purchase anything at random. Any purchase that I make has a well planned out and with specific purpose as far as breeding is concerned, meaning if I'm purchasing, there are specific gene/s that Im looking at for a particular project.

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Good advice here. I started out very excited and bought many animals that I later realized I didn't "need". I sold a lot at a loss and reinvested. Very glad I did and took my time the second time around and got exactly what I wanted.

Let us know what you decide to do! :)

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Originally Posted by Sarin

Good advice here. I started out very excited and bought many animals that I later realized I didn't "need". I sold a lot at a loss and reinvested. Very glad I did and took my time the second time around and got exactly what I wanted.

Let us know what you decide to do! :)

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Wonderful point, and thank you! Right now I have (* are on hold and not technically in my possession yet, pending weather)

0.1 Pastel
0.1 Normal
0.1 Pied*
0.1 Spider*
0.1 Pewter*
0.1 Cinnamon*

1.0 Mojave
1.0 100% Het Pied
1.0 KillerBee*
1.0 Lesser*

Sooooo, I'm thinking the 0.1 Kingpin could fit nicely in my little snakey family......Eh? Ehhh? *nudge* :D

Slow and steady and being extra picky is a great root to building a a sokid foundation. It will also reflect in the prices youre abke to ask for the offspring. Many customers would be willing to pay a little more for quality.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

Slow and steady and being extra picky is a great root to building a a sokid foundation. It will also reflect in the prices youre abke to ask for the offspring. Many customers would be willing to pay a little more for quality.

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Thank you for that :) So far *I think* I have very attractive animals and many from dependable breeders, all from places they were well cared for (which is really important to me... which is why I have bought 3 so far from Justin McBrayer of McBrayer Reptiles. He's not a 'big name' breeder, but a great and honest guy who really cares about his snakes and quality!). I do want to make sure that I am not just throwing anything together and/or out there. Just like I would want if I were buying, I want to strive for high quality over quantity. I'm not in it for the money anyway... I'm in it for the morphs and excitement of raising a healthy clutch successfully (not to mention seeing what comes out of the eggs... Sterlings, whaaat?? ;))! I know it seems like I have quite a few to start with... I'm putting a good bit of money into it and know I could very well 'lose' financially. But I am really eager to try different pairings... and most of them aren't even breeding sized yet ;) I really appreciate all of your input - it's ALL listened to :)