Buying a new bp

Hello! I'm looking to get a new bp with my tax refund and I'm looking to spend around $200 for a new hatchling or sub adult. I'm debating a male pinstripe or a female pastel. If anyone has a helpful opinion I would really appreciate the wisdom. Also if you know of any other morphs in my price range feel free to mention them. Thanks for the help! :)

Check out kingsnake.com or fauna classifieds. Plenty to chose from in that price range. Just don't forget to factor in shipping...

Don't forget craigslist

I will be looking at those places. I can't believe I forgot about them. As long as shipping isn't too bad I plan to spend more than just $200 but I can't let myself spend more than that on the actual snake.

I'd go with a female, plenty in your price range....

Albino(possibly)
Hypo
Cinnamon
Black Pastel
Mojave
Het Red Axanthic
Pastel
Pinstripe
Spider
Woma
Granite
Sable
Fire
Spotnose
Yellowbelly

Any number of normal hets...

And with a little more in depth exploration, on the right day, you could probably find more within your price range...

Enchi
Butter/Lesser
Chocolate

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Originally Posted by Craigaria

Don't forget craigslist

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Yes, please forget Craigslist...

No reason at all to forget CL.....we rehomed our snake and couldn't be happier. The OP may find a good deal and rehome a snake that could have ended up in a much worse place.

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Originally Posted by RobNJ

Yes, please forget Craigslist...

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Its not all bad. Craigslist is where I found a local breeder that I got my firefly from, ballpythonsunlimited. He was very professional and has beautiful snakes. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again.

That being said, I do realize craigslist is a breeding ground for scammers. Just do your research and put your hands on the animal before handing over the cash. When I use craigslist it is local pick up only, cash only...

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Don't forget craigslist

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Yes, please forget Craigslist...

sorry for double post...Wi-Fi is acting up lately.

Check renick reptiles he has a banner on here ... he has ghost pinstripe pastel spider and some others shipped for 150$

Oooo....take a look at this one....RR.M.DES.4209.....$250 and it is pretty.

Its a deresrt would be great if u have no future breeding plans

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Originally Posted by steve_r34

Its a deresrt would be great if u have no future breeding plans

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I don't have any immediate plans but I do intend to breed my bps at some point far off in the future.

A lot of people suggest getting females incase you decide to breed in the future. If you are just looking for a pet, I suggest a male. They tend to not get as large, they are less expensive, and since females are more valued in this hobby (for breeding purposes) there are lots of males that need homes too!
I got my male pinstripe as a hatchling about 2 months old for $80 at a show. I love going to shows, because there are so many to choose from and sometimes you change your mind ;) that can be good or bad!

Best of luck :)

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Originally Posted by FloridaAlicat

I don't have any immediate plans but I do intend to breed my bps at some point far off in the future.

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Deserts look great as a pet .. the males will break but all desert females throw slugs and thats it .. so if u ever breed ur desert male all the desert females that come from that clutch will not reproduce