Where do you buy your snakes?

I get my reptiles from a local shop.

all mine came from either garrick demeyer or mike wilbanks they have great animals there easy to work with and they have been doing this for years ..

Got mine from BHB, Justin Kobylka, and Bob Clark


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I kind of have a mixed bag. My first BP was a present and we didn't know better, so we got her from a local pet store (but I lucked out with her). My second one was a spontaneous adoption...my friend knew a guy who couldn't keep her anymore and she knew I was a sucker for BPs and would give her a great home. My newest one (who is in the mail today) comes from Ace of Snakes. So, yes, pet store, rescue, and breeder LOL!!!

All but one came from breeders online.

I am VERY picky when it comes to what I add to my collection which is why I buy from people with smaller collections, and from people who like me believe in selective breeding.

I like to buy from the people who produced the animal.

As for auctions I am not into buying something to say I can have it and because it is the lowest price possible. Again when in the market I am looking for an animal that is above average and I am willing to be patient and spend more.

My priorities are the animals, the breeder's rep / customer service and the $$$, in that order, location is irrelevant.


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I have read that there are several online breeders that have really good reoutations. I prefer local ( hour away lol ) pet store. I don't know much about Ball's to be honest just regular care and maintenance. But I look there and on CL. If its different looking or catches my eye, that's all I need.

Ben Siegel is awesome with his wide selection of fb actions and great customer service. Just paid for my two most expensive snakes from him. Can't wait for them to arrive. 1.0 Ultramel and 0.1 albino pin.

Other then that I picked up my 1.0 pied and my 0.1 lemon pastel enchi at a local Massachusetts breeder. Jabbawokee reptiles in Woburn great people.

My 0.1 spider hopefully something else. I found in a holiday Inn express in NJ. Lucky me:).

Lastly I picked up my 0.1 super pastel. From my wife's friend that needed rent money.

I will probably stick with Ben Siegel for awhile. With there auctions ranging from normal bps to ghi's and higher. It's a great place to get high quality animals for far less money! !!!

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Originally Posted by Deborah

My priorities are the animals, the breeder's rep / customer service and the $$$, in that order, location is irrelevant.

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This, but I do prefer breeders somewhat close to me to limit shipping time and risk. I got talked into buying my bp from the local pet store that was shutting down. My hognose came from a small hobbyist breeder instate and have a short tail coming from a larger reputable breeder. I want to buy from someone who bred the snake and who's been around awhile. I'm a pet owner and plan to have my snakes for life. I have learned it's best to research and take my time to find what I want.

As the cost of shipping increases I'm finding myself limiting my purchases to the local breeders. Fortunately I have a lot of good ones in the area.

I've bought all but one of my 4 ball pythons from a local shop here in Phoenix. My male pinstripe I got from a guy that didn't have time for him. The poor snake had suffered for it, but he's gaining weight nicely and will breed my normal female this year. So local has been my thing at least for now.

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