Bumblebee Ball Python

So I'm purchasing this Bumblebee Ball Python. Is $700 a fair price? :confused: I've seen some for more and some for less, but he looks fairly clean and not too many brown scales. What do you think? Thanks!

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I've seen them for as low as $450, but I didn't know the seller. So guess it comes down to who you trust and what snake you like. $700 isn't a bad price at all though.

i know some great breeders selling them for $500 and they are really nice and yellow.. really depends on who you trust basically.... good luck pm me and ill give you the info

That is a great looking Bee, $700 is a decent price

$700 is too high. Ive seen them on tables at shows for 450-550 depending on quality.

I haven't sent the check out yet, is it rude to cancel the deal if I decide it's too high? Or would it be better to try to talk them down to a better price?

talk to the person and tell them the price is more than you want to spen and you can get ones cheaper.

But if you like it then buy it, price shouldn't be issue if you really love that snake.

You pay cheap you get cheap, $700 is a great price for that Bee. Yes you can get them for $400 but they aren't USUALLY high quality. We pay more for our animals because they are great examples of their morph.:gj:

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Originally Posted by Sloanreptiles

You pay cheap you get cheap, $700 is a great price for that Bee. Yes you can get them for $400 but they aren't USUALLY high quality. We pay more for our animals because they are great examples of their morph.:gj:

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Thats opinion, each person has their own set price for a certain snake. When one is priced low everyone jumps to thinking its got something wrong with it or they must find a issue with why its so cheap. When i was at daytona 3 TOP breeders we all know had gorgeous high yellow bees for 500 on the table for females.

To one its own but keep in mind you CAN AND WILL find ones just as nice cheaper.

Edit: you wont get cheaper prices unless you go to the shows, as most online deals have set market value which is higher than shows.

Yes he really is gorgeous. I just emailed the seller and asked if we could negotiate something. If he says no to a price negotiation, I am still going to go through with it. He's such a gorgeous little boy. I just fell in love with the little look on his face :D

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Originally Posted by AcePythons

Yes he really is gorgeous. I just emailed the seller and asked if we could negotiate something. If he says no to a price negotiation, I am still going to go through with it. He's such a gorgeous little boy. I just fell in love with the little look on his face :D

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Like stated if you love it and have to have it then price should not be a issue.

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Originally Posted by flameethrower

Thats opinion, each person has their own set price for a certain price. When one is priced low everyone jumps to thinking its got something wrong with it or they must find a issue with why its so cheap. When i was at daytona 3 TOP breeders we all know had gorgeous high yellow bees for 500 on the table for females.

To one its own but keep in mind you CAN AND WILL find ones just as nice cheaper.

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Ya we were just stating our opinion. Thats why I said they USUALLY arent high quality. Just trying to keep the prices level!:salute:

You should try and negotiate a better price....it does look like a nice clean bee but their prices are around 500-600...money you can bring down is money in your pocket for another snake:gj:

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Originally Posted by hmj75

You should try and negotiate a better price....it does look like a nice clean bee but their prices are around 500-600...money you can bring down is money in your pocket for another snake:gj:

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Exactly! Now I have to save up for his girlfriend. Gonna be trying to find an '07 or '08 Lesser for him. :D

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Originally Posted by Sloanreptiles

You pay cheap you get cheap, $700 is a great price for that Bee. Yes you can get them for $400 but they aren't USUALLY high quality. We pay more for our animals because they are great examples of their morph.:gj:

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i second this.. with ANYTHING you pay cheap you get cheap.. my cocker spaniels are a perfect example if id only added the extra money with my first as i did my second id have save tons in the long run

i say if its a good price and obviously a very beautiful snake then id go for it. just keep in mine YOU'LL NEVER GO WRONG WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY
just my 2 cents

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Originally Posted by toddsbabygirl

i second this.. with ANYTHING you pay cheap you get cheap.. my cocker spaniels are a perfect example if id only added the extra money with my first as i did my second id have save tons in the long run

i say if its a good price and obviously a very beautiful snake then id go for it. just keep in mine YOU'LL NEVER GO WRONG WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY
just my 2 cents

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Quality does not always mean more Money. I in my right mind have e very right to sell pieds for 100$ if i want too but i chose not too for the fact of what they can bring in.

Just each seller has the right to ask half the market value of any one snake if he wants too and theres nothing you or I or anyone else cant do about it.

Personally, I would ask for a lower price. From the picture it almost looks like he has a wobble. I personally would look for a more reduced Bumblebee, but that's just me. If it were me purchasing the snake, I would ask for a lower price.

That bumblebee only looks to be around 100 grams also, for that price you could find a female that weighs almost 250 grams, so i would look for a different breeder, but if you really love that guy, its your money...

My bee is in my avatar.....and I negotiated to $500 at a show. Sometimes I think you can get deals at shows. He is from a very reputable breeder and is a great little BP.

Now the one in the pic I think looks great to me as well.....I personally do not think that $700 is too much. I have seen them range in price from cheaper to more expensive. It is a matter of what you like and what you are willing to pay. I will pay more for the one I like...and of course the reputation. That doesn't say that someone that offers cheaper cannot be a great breeder.

Also someone else stated that the pic made it look like it might have a wobble. Check on that ...talk to the breeder. Could just be the pic but it does look like there is a bit of a head tilt. They are part spider and sometimes pick up that trait.

But I think he is certainly a looker! Love those bee eyes!!

I called the breeder and explained that some people thought there might be a head wobble and he told me he'd put it in writing that there was not one, so I sent the check out. I'm super excited and I will post pics of him when I get him! :D

Look around Kingsnake. Look for a comparable Bumblebee. See what they're selling for. Like other people have said, Bumblebees can seel for as little as $400 and maybe as much as $800. You always have the choice to ask for a better price. Snakes sell for different prices all around the country. Tell a little lie and say you've found another for $500, see what that gets you from the seller. For the kind of money you're spending, if the seller walks, you'll be able to find another.

We're not talking about a one of a kind snake, get the price you want to pay or walk away. Breeders will be swimming in Bumblebees in the next 6-8 months.

Hold off, if you can't get this one for the price you think is fair. Maybe you think $700 is fair, if that's the case, buy it. If not, hold true to your guns and tell the buyer you're only interested in paying X amount of dollars.

Personally, I think it's worth about $550-$600, but that's in my area of the country, your mileage may differ,

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

Hi sorry to jack the thread but it is a simlar question. How much do breeder bumblebee females go for. I found one for 950 (800g) and one for 2200 (1100g), the 2nd one has much less browning than the first. is 2200 exorbitant or expected?

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Originally Posted by Sloanreptiles

You pay cheap you get cheap, $700 is a great price for that Bee. Yes you can get them for $400 but they aren't USUALLY high quality. We pay more for our animals because they are great examples of their morph.:gj:

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Ill second that one. But I'd like to mention if your gonna spend $700 on a Bee I would buy it off a top quality breeder just so your 100% not 99% sure your getting a top quality animal and theres nothing wrong with it at all.

-Daniel

Just FYI this thread is 6 months old. ifun, probly better to start your own thread :)

Yes sorry! didnt realise till i hit post! but there were still some nice replies! haha.

Sorry again for dredging this up!