breeders

looking for a respectiable ball python breeder. found some online but have no baies available.
any suggestions?

This is kind of the "off" season for most breeders. All or almost all of the '09 babies have been sold, and the '10 babies are still being produced, so to speak, in that the snakes are currently being bred. Be patient, the new crop of babies should start making their appearance in another couple of months.

It seems to me around late April into May is when the new babies really start showing up everywhere. It seems like a long time, but if you are looking for a specific morph, it's not far away. The late spring and early summer reptile shows usually have an amazing selection of morphs for sale.

Best wishes in your hunt.

Gale

Check out kingsnake.com and if you are unsure of a breeder's reputation check them out on the BOI on fauna. :gj:

thanks guys

do most people get their bp's at 3 months old?

Two words.
Ralph Davis

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do most people get their bp's at 3 months old?

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There really isn't a "most" answer to this. Some people will purchase BPs right out of the egg, especially if they are friends with the breeder, so they know what is hatching. This is not recommended unless you have experience with starting new hatchlings. More typical is for breeders to start offering their hatchlings for sale after they have had several meals so they are well started. And of course there are times when adults and everything in between go to new homes as well.

It might help if you mention where you live and what your looking for :gj:.I know of several breeders that have certain snakes left.

well ill be new so prolly start with one that has fed a couple times.

thanks

If your in Canada I have tons of names for you and they all have ball pythons available, If your in the states there are tons of people on here that can direct you to breeders near you. Although most breeders do ship from State to State without a problem. It will just be cheaper if you find one closer to your area.

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If your in Canada I have tons of names for you and they all have ball pythons available, If your in the states there are tons of people on here that can direct you to breeders near you. Although most breeders do ship from State to State without a problem. It will just be cheaper if you find one closer to your area.

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lol im in states but will be in canda for a week in june can pick one up on vacation lol.

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lol im in states but will be in canda for a week in june can pick one up on vacation lol.

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where abouts in the States?

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lol im in states but will be in canda for a week in june can pick one up on vacation lol.

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Just as long as you're okay with paying over a hundred dollars to get a permit to bring the snake back with you! Not to mention the waiting time to get said permit.

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lol im in states but will be in canda for a week in june can pick one up on vacation lol.

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Not a good idea :colbert:.If you are caught bringing one back you will be fined,lose your snake and give the reptile community a black eye.Of course the latter one is after the media runs it

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where abouts in the States?

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connecticut

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connecticut

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www.newenglandreptile.com :gj:

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Originally Posted by Mike@OutbackReptiles

www.newenglandreptile.com :gj:

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nice thanks. do people really pay 20,000 dollars for snake?they have one on the site

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nice thanks. do people really pay 20,000 dollars for snake?they have one on the site

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There have been people who pay upwards of 100k for a single snake. Nothing new. :gj:

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Originally Posted by Turbo Serpent

There have been people who pay upwards of 100k for a single snake. Nothing new. :gj:

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wtf?

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wtf?

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You get the snake first, then breed it and turn around and are the first on the market with it, you can then release the offspring and more than make that money back the first few years. Its been done many times.

Even the lowly pastel was once a several thousand dollar snake. SUPPLY and DEMAND. ;)

BHB always has snakes. Very reputable breeder, quality animals of all sizes and colors.