reptile shows

Does anyone know how much breeders generally charge for snakes at shows, especially spider ball pythons or bumble bees? Thanks!

I used to think shows were cheap, but all these videos people are posting and pictures shows bps, and other reptiles for a very shiney penny. Given those are east coast shows, which i have never been too.

I haven't seen much of a price difference (only been to the Manchester, NH show 3 times). Only thing would be the shipping cost you are saving. Some tables have good deals occasionally but usually only if they have an abundance of snakes they want to move. Other shows could be different though.

I would be going to the Raleigh, North Carolina show in May. Hopefully there will be something good there!?!:)

Although I haven't been to an NARBC show yet, I would expect the pricing is pretty much what you would find on the breeder's website, less shipping. I do know that there are smaller local reptile 'swaps' (at least here in Illinois) where you might find better deals for more plentiful morphs and normals, but prices are about the same for the more desirable and rarer morphs. Again, I'm relatively new to this, but I've spent the last 3 months researching just this topic. :2cent:

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Originally Posted by aaramire

I would be going to the Raleigh, North Carolina show in May. Hopefully there will be something good there!?!:)

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I'm also going there.....Must show up and buy best snakes...before Aaramire.

If you go to a show looking for the best snake you can buy for the lowest price, you may be able to find it on the last afternoon of the show. Many breeders do not want to haul their "inventory" back to their property and some therefore sell their snakes at a reduced price.

Now, the better snakes (higher quality, etc.) at a reasonable price usually sell early in a show - sometimes before the doors even open to the public.

It really depends on what you are looking for . . . . Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Jake_Snake

I'm also going there.....Must show up and buy best snakes...before Aaramire.

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HAHA no you dont!

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Originally Posted by Alice

If you go to a show looking for the best snake you can buy for the lowest price, you may be able to find it on the last afternoon of the show. Many breeders do not want to haul their "inventory" back to their property and some therefore sell their snakes at a reduced price.

Now, the better snakes (higher quality, etc.) at a reasonable price usually sell early in a show - sometimes before the doors even open to the public.

It really depends on what you are looking for . . . . Good luck!

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Thank you, I think I am going the second day of the show, but we are leaving early early to get there when it opens and were are staying for the whole day, I think, so hopefully there will still be some quality morphs left! Thanks for the info!

I would say, as a precaution, before you go to the show find out a reasonable price range for whatever you are in the market for. It's easy to get sucked into a bad deal when you're holding the animal in your hands. I was a bit unprepared at my last show, and next month when I drive out to New York I'm going to do some research beforehand.

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Originally Posted by icygirl

I would say, as a precaution, before you go to the show find out a reasonable price range for whatever you are in the market for. It's easy to get sucked into a bad deal when you're holding the animal in your hands. I was a bit unprepared at my last show, and next month when I drive out to New York I'm going to do some research beforehand.

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Yeah, that sounds good. I will have a limit as to how much I will spend though, certainly. I pretty much know how much what I want is worth and I know how much I am willing to spend, so I am ok for now. Until I see a beauty that I just GOTTA have! lol gotta tell myself NO!:colbert::)

We have vended at the Raleigh show for several years now. But where the venue is doesn't have as much to do with pricing as what time of the year. Most people at that show will probably not have many babies left.....08 haven't hatched yet etc. When Alex posts the vender list it would be a good idea to contact some of them to see what they will have available....and look into the vendors before you get there......as with any show there are going to be some sketchy people there selling animals. Usually by 3:00 on Sunday vendors are going to be willing to make some deals.

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Originally Posted by aaramire

Does anyone know how much breeders generally charge for snakes at shows, especially spider ball pythons or bumble bees?

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It depends a lot on which show you're talking about, the time of year, etc. Also, which day of the show is important, as a lot of great deals happen towards the end.

I prefer the shows simply because I can see the animals in person, hold them, and compare the offering of each vendor in person. That said, you need to do your homework first, so you know the acceptable price range for the animal you're looking for.

Also, since you're talking about animals based on the spider genetics, I would really recommend finding one at a show so you don't end up saddled with damaged goods because the pictures online didn't display a constant spin, etc.

Thanks for all the replies and the great advice, this is going to be my first show and I cant wait! :taz::banana:

Yay! More people who will be coming to the show in Raleigh. I second the notion that there probably won't be too many baby ball pythons there just because of the time of the year and because I don't remember seeing a huge variety of them at the show last May in Raleigh. If you know what you are looking for, however, I am sure there should at least be one or two, though emailing the breeders who are going to be there couldn't hurt. As for me, I will be there, probably both days.