Also thinking about maybe getting a Iran instead of the JCP wife kinda likes those better what do you think
11-17-2005, 03:49 PM
Jeanne
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
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Originally Posted by ballpythonandragon
Also thinking about maybe getting a Iran instead of the JCP wife kinda likes those better what do you think
Aaron, it is not what we think, it is what you and your wife think, why dont you go talk to her? Thier care and requirments are pretty much the same, it is what you want to look at mainly.
11-17-2005, 03:52 PM
Smulkin
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
Show
Show
Show.
350 seems rather steep - and 55 seems rather low for a CBB.
Of course there are exceptions to every rule - and if things can come back to bit me in the buttocks they most certainly will.
You can get a lot more detailed info a breeder at a show than you can from any pet store. You can have the snake sexed right infront of you rather than resort to heresay. You can get detailed birth and feeding information and meet folks actually involved in breeding and keeping these animals rather than someone in a shop who is more involved with trafficking.
11-17-2005, 03:52 PM
Jeanne
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
Quote:
Originally Posted by ballpythonandragon
that is for the babies 350.00 so yeah im not paying that. Im also wondering about the good friend at the petshop getting me one for 55.00 what would you suggest getting at the show or the petshop?
I would be very leary of your "good friend at the petshop" $55 is just too good to be true for a cbb thats healthy.
11-17-2005, 03:57 PM
ballpythonandragon
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
Ok im going to get my snakes off of Don if i decide to buy anything his are 125.00 give or take some, plus cheaper than paying shipping and everything. So they are about the same to take care of the jungle and the Iran, well i guess i'll have to wait and see what the wife says when she actually gets to see the snake in person. Pics online is nice but nothing like having them right in from of your eyes. So im looking at feeding large or jumbo at adult size with either of them right?
11-17-2005, 03:57 PM
ladywhipple02
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
You can usually find very healthy looking, beautiful JCPs for aroud 90-150 at a show. And, like Smulkin said, you can talk to the breeder about what it's been eating, what it's been staying in, etc.
11-17-2005, 04:14 PM
ballpythonandragon
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
I can't wait till Saturday to get to see what expos are like also driving back home it's like a 2 hr drive back from the show how can i keep the snake/snakes warm all the way home?
11-17-2005, 04:16 PM
Jeanne
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
Quote:
Originally Posted by ballpythonandragon
I can't wait till Saturday to get to see what expos are like also driving back home it's like a 2 hr drive back from the show how can i keep the snake/snakes warm all the way home?
I go to that show regularly, it is great. Awesome experience, just wish I could go to more out of state.
Get hand warmers from walmart. Cheap, easy and effective.
11-17-2005, 04:21 PM
Smulkin
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
Yeah don't make up your mind beforehand - keep your posibilities open - shop around etc.
~She's right ~$100 is in the neighborhood of what to expect (for a Jungle or Coastal).
For that price you will most likely get a juvenile young enough for a deli-cup. Rat pinkies and pups will be more along the lines of th size you'll need to feed. Of course at a show you can pick up feeders cheap. These are broad generalizations in response to broad questions though. Actual mileage may vary. Some assembly Required. Batteries not included. Use only under adult supervision etc.
I made that drive in winter before and brought at heating pad and an adapter for the car cig lighter to power it - it was about a 4hr drive.
If this is your first show you'll have a blast and likely return with a host of new prospective interests! Take a camera and fill us in on your return.
11-18-2005, 05:46 AM
ballpythonandragon
Re: Don Hamper Breeder
Thinking more on the lines of picking up two ATBs thinking about breeding them. I love these snakes they are the best in my eyes, i have a Very Tame unsexed garden phase i paid 130.00 at a local petstore. The snake was there maybe a day walked in see in the snake and asked for some info on the snake he said it was picked up from the Columbus show and i said let me see it so i handled it for about 10 minutes wife said she wanted it so we got the snake, picked it up the next day and have had no problems with the snake all around. No missed feedings or bites at all no hissing nothing. Im needing some help with seeing if i can tell the sex before i go to the show and pick up two more. I don't have time before the show to get the snake checked by my vet so that sucks. Im also wondering what kind of price am i looking at for a nice colored ATB. Also i was crazy to pay 130.00 for the snake but i had to have him/her.
