Would you get him?

Sorry, I have another "is he worth it?" question, LOL... I didn't end up getting the Cinnamon I'd mentioned earlier (just got too complicated), so I'm still looking for another BP. I found this ad on Kingsnake for a male albino, and the breeder said he'd only be $430 including shipping - and he'll throw in an '09 Het female for $100 or '08 Het for $150. Here's a picture of the albino, and I'm wondering if this sounds like a good deal? I think he's absolutely beautiful, but want to make sure I'm not missing anything before spending the dough. TIA!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...DSCF0002-1.jpg

its all up to you how much your willing to pay.

i personally think that price is.. "average, or fair"
we got a female for 600 last year.
its just what your willing to pay.

you could prob get a co-dom if your patient n look around. i saw pewters for 600 and bees for 550 not to long ago. there are some sic deals out there, u just gotta be on top of it cuz peeps grab them up real quick. and either way the true question in the end is would YOU buy it? not us..... we're not the ones seeing it everyday and taking care of it. buy what you like

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I didn't end up getting the Cinnamon I'd mentioned earlier (just got too complicated)

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Hey there, I thought of you and that snake today. I think it was Prundedale you mentioned, which we drove past (near Hollister?) on our way here to East Bay. We're visiting my snake-terrified brother for the weekend. Bummer that it didn't work out with the cinny (what complications?), but I hope you find what you're looking for. :)

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you could prob get a co-dom if your patient n look around. i saw pewters for 600 and bees for 550 not to long ago. there are some sic deals out there, u just gotta be on top of it cuz peeps grab them up real quick. and either way the true question in the end is would YOU buy it? not us..... we're not the ones seeing it everyday and taking care of it. buy what you like

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Yeah, I know... but since I have an "untrained eye" (and limited knowledge on pricing), it's nice to get a second opinion. ;) I've also been looking at Lessers and Mojaves, but I've always been fascinated by the albinos - so breeding possibilities aside, it's definitely a morph I want in my collection!

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Hey there, I thought of you and that snake today. I think it was Prundedale you mentioned, which we drove past (near Hollister?) on our way here to East Bay. We're visiting my snake-terrified brother for the weekend. Bummer that it didn't work out with the cinny (what complications?), but I hope you find what you're looking for. :)

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Thanks! :) The cinny breeder did try to meet up with me, but we kept missing each other on the phone (and email)... I last emailed asking if she was free tonight, and didn't hear back in time - yet again. So I figure it's just not meant to be, LOL.

Okay, never mind... I'm back to dreaming about Mojaves and Lessers, which seems to be where my mind always goes. So I should probably get one of those morphs first! Gee, can you tell I'm a Libra? :D

I found one Mojo I really like on KS, and he's $225 shipped... he has a lot of blushing/white for a Mojave, no?
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...kes/mojom1.jpg

There's also this guy (on the bottom) for only $150 - love the stripe, but not sure about the coloring:
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...08dc857395.jpg

They're not overly light for a mojave, pretty much normal. They can get alot lighter. Like everyone is going to tell you, it's all going to be up to you. Come people like light mojaves, some people like dark ones. Just like with spiders and pieds, half like low white, half like high white. Generally from what I've seen though is anything with high white/more blushing is going to be more expensive. Find a snake YOU love, then judge if the price is fair.

I personally LOVE mojaves, and that one with the long stripe is hot imo. I'd be willing to pay $150 for him.

I like the albino.....and I'd offer the guy a set price for everything....the bino, the het female, and shipping.

When it comes down to it, you and only you can make the decision on getting a new snake. Just make sure you are buying from a good, reputable breeder, and that you want that said snake without a shadow of a doubt, regardless of anyone's input on it.

Thanks for the input, everyone! I know it's ultimately my decision, but it's almost mind-boggling how many choices & variations there are... I go on KS or Fauna, and it can be overwhelming trying to pick the "right" snake. I'm also a Libra, as I mentioned earlier, which means I'm incapable of making decisions on my own - LOL. ;)

the right snake is what is right for you... personally I like the high bright yellow mojos. To me it is what attracted me to them in the first place. Not so big on the pale high blushed ones. So it really depends on what you find attractive in each morph and in each snake. I like the contrast of dark and yellow on them, other people not so much. :)

Bruce

And the albino is very sharp.

I know, I'll just get all of them! :D

Unfortunately I just got back from dropping off my dog at the vet, to run some tests & X-rays (he's been having tummy issues) - they quoted $400 for the visit, which might lower my snake fund a tad. :cool:

430 shipped I would be all over that. Kinda scary how low some prices have gone.

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430 shipped I would be all over that. Kinda scary how low some prices have gone.

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Yeah, even I remember that albinos used to go for well over $1000... I looked at them some years ago, and thought I'd never be able to afford one! I'm still pretty torn between these snakes (among others), so hopefully the answer will come to me soon. :cool:

i would get a mojave female since u already have a pastel

Yeah, I would like another female! The guy with the $150 Mojave also has a female Lesser available, and offered both (1.0 Mojo, 0.1 Lesser) for $525 plus shipping... might be worth going for that deal, and then I can make BELs in a few years. :gj: Speaking of which, what do you consider a good price for a Lesser - both male and female? I see quite a variety in prices, even when they're all equally pretty.

P.S. I've looked up the reputation of all these potential sellers, and they check out fine... the Lesser/Mojave breeder is named Matt Oakley, and is a regular "good guy" on Fauna. Here's his MySpace, where you can see pics of all his critters: http://www.myspace.com/matthew160 Lessers & Mojos here: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...2773017&page=2

Pssssst... I found my perfect snake, but will keep it a secret until he/she arrives (in about 2 weeks). :D:P

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Pssssst... I found my perfect snake, but will keep it a secret until he/she arrives (in about 2 weeks). :D:P

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Oh man, you can't keep us in suspense like that!!!!

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Oh man, you can't keep us in suspense like that!!!!

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:rofl::rofl::rofl: Maybe I'll give you a hint later... ;)

But you have to say it now!

Patricia does this look familiar? :P
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18..._Exploring.jpg

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Patricia does this look familiar? :P

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Uh, yeah, it looks like just about every other BP out there, LOL! What's the secret?

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Uh, yeah, it looks like just about every other BP out there, LOL! What's the secret?

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lol just the neck and the head. he seems to be the only one of mine to do that.

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lol just the neck and the head. he seems to be the only one of mine to do that.

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LOL... Toby is the only one of mine who does that regularly. It's so darned cute!! :)

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...F5768-crop.jpg

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But you have to say it now!

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Okay, here's your one hint... he or she is in J. Kobylka's incubator right now (already hatched). :)

OIC, neat, our 3 BPs doing that neck thing! Cute!

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http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...F5768-crop.jpg

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Clever girl...

lol. what is that? doesnt look like a t-rex, not much like a raptor either.

A ball python. :P


Came up under velociraptor in Google. I think it's a model of the Jurassic Park ones.

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A ball python. :P


Came up under velociraptor in Google. I think it's a model of the Jurassic Park ones.

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That's pretty cool! :D I love reptiles because of their prehistoric look... one of my glass tanks even has a dinosaur "wallpaper" background, LOL.