Any breeders in mid Mich?

I'm looking for a reputable ball python breeder in the mid-michigan area. Anyone know of any? otherwise I will have to get one shipped.
All the small mom and pop stores around here are really disappointing. Mostly they just don't even know how to treat their snakes.

I'm in west MI, what are you looking for? I know some people I can direct you towards if I don't have something your looking for...or can get for you. PM or email me.

Anyone know anything about theReptileRanch.com? They're out of flint. Pricing their balls from 35- 50. Sounds real sketchy to me, but i'm completely new to this.

I have bought from Alex Hue; not sure what part of MI he is in offhand. He has mostly normale avail. now and a few pastels.. www.alexhuereptiles.com. I got my '04 female from him and she has grown into a gorgeous healthy snake.

Yea, Grand Rapids is totally do-able for me, thanks a bunch!

you anywhere near richmond?im not from there but i know some people from there.they might be able to find out for you.

from where im at (hemlock/Saginaw) Grand Rapids is about 2 hours west, and Richmond is about 2 hours east. It's getting up there in miles, BUT if it's worth it i will totally make that kinda drive

im from ireland but i know some people in richmond.iv never been there myself.

yea, if you wanna PM me with some lists, that would be great. Everyone has been so helpful, I dont think I'll have any problems finding a ball. ~.^

I had bought 3 Lemon Pastel BP from Mike Derks. Quality animals!

I believe he's in MI. His business name is Whitewater Reptiles. I'll look through my Outlook Express now for his contact info.

However, I think he's out of animals for sale at this moment though except one male YB.

Mike is a great to, I talk to him at the local shows. I picked up a nice male pastel from him a few months back.

I've decided that I will be going to the Taylor Expo, lots of people say these breeders go to these, and I figure it's one of the best ways to get aquainted with everyone and how these things are done.

Of course, there's the question; what do I take to the show? Is everything provided to transport the snake? I'm still 2 hours away from there, is that too long for the snake?

The Taylor show's not a bad smaller show. Do watch though there are some crappy snakes there...just be very careful and look around a lot and compare snakes from different vendors. Probably the best vendor there are Casey and Darla Hulse, fantastic folks. You might want to contact them before the show and ask what they will be bringing or at the show, if they don't have what you want, for a recommendation of another vendor there. I'd trust them to sell you a great snake or if they can't, to direct you to the right vendor you will. Totally great folks! Here's their website (it has an email and contact phone number there)....

http://www.nsreptiles.com/

This is what I transport snakes in (or put them in while I'm cleaning tubs). You can find them at dollar stores, WalMart, Target, etc. for $2.00 to $6.00 depending on the size you buy (this is the smaller one). Put a few vent holes in, add in some substrate or a snake bag and if it's chilly a heat pack and you are all set.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...nsportCage.jpg

Have fun at the show, wish I was going to this month's one. :(

I havent gotten any replies from many breeders yet. NS doesnt have any Balls on their site, so i emailed them. And Whitewater Reptiles is hard to find! The phone number i got doesnt work. Anyways, I hope this Taylor show is good enough. I just want a normal Ball, unless something really catches my eye... then of course i cant resist! ^.^

Here's Mike Derks's e-mail addy. He's a very nice man to do business with or just to talk to. I really recommend this guy. I don't have his phone number anymore, it's in my old cell phone, sorry.
wwreptiles@core.com

hi what taylor show you going to i will most likely be there. doing some shopping. as i go to most of them.

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I've decided that I will be going to the Taylor Expo, lots of people say these breeders go to these, and I figure it's one of the best ways to get aquainted with everyone and how these things are done.

Of course, there's the question; what do I take to the show? Is everything provided to transport the snake? I'm still 2 hours away from there, is that too long for the snake?

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I think I have a card from Mike at home if you would like the number let me know and I'll dig it up. Can't add enough that he really is a great guy just to talk with and he knows his stuff. Very down to earth guy who is not afraid to share his projects. He is from up north I believe, I know I have seen him at the GR and Kzoo shows.

Yup, totally going to the one on the 14th. I plan on being there around tenish, or whenever the doors open. I'm pretty pumped up. This is my first snake, i cant wait for saturday to be here.

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Originally Posted by gncz73

hi what taylor show you going to i will most likely be there. doing some shopping. as i go to most of them.

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oh goodie i might get to meet a new BP.net face. hope to see you there

if anyone is going to the taylor show tomarrow i will be there at 10am and i will be wearing a bright red red wings t-shirt

RED WINGS RULE!!! (sorry had to get the dig in there at Jamie LOL)

We can't make it this month Gene. Mike's working tomorrow. :(