Recommended breeder of spotted pythons?? help a newbie please

[Colin Vestrand]

i've searched around, but it seems that spotteds are an underrated and uncommon python. i know for a fact this is what i want, now i just need to find one.
looking for CBB, non-cape york, preferably in or close to SW michigan but i guess i can have one shipped.
i'm a newbie to the reptile market (although i've handled many wild herps) and this will be my first snake....
and breeders that come highly recommended? any other tips, comments?
any info is greatly appreciated. thanks!

[ladywhipple02]

Check a couple of these out:

http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=7

[vinnimac]

..or maybe these
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=7&de=351451
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=7&de=351435
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=7&de=351405
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=7&de=351234

[Colin Vestrand]

thanks... yeah i've search the kingsnake classifieds. i sent a couple emails, i guess the info i was looking for was if anyone could vouch for a certain breeder. someone who's trustworthy, has quality herps, and will ship them to me in a quick, humane manner.

like i said, i'm new to this... are all the people in kingsnake's classifieds reputable or no? (ex; do they filter their classifieds?)

[wendyhoo9]

Check out Fauna's BOI (Board of Inquiry). You can post if anyone has heard of a specific breeder. I would suggest using the search function though to look through the forum to see if anyone has posted previously though. Here's the link:


http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...splay.php?f=13

[Colin Vestrand]

I would suggest using the search function though to look through the forum to see if anyone has posted previously though.

haha, yeah. as a mod on some other forums, this is the #1 rule!

thanks for you help... so much useful information around here.

[ladywhipple02]

I know EBV has some spotted pythons, and they're very good breeders.

[Colin Vestrand]

well after checking breeders on fauna (in the BOI), i am happy to say that i just ordered one through ben siegel. here's the link:
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=7&de=351234

thanks for your help, i can't wait to get it!

[Python-77]

you will be pleased I have delt with Ben Siegal several times and have never had a problem with any of the animals he sent me.

[Colin Vestrand]

more than pleased! the more little guy was pretty cold when i got him (happened to get a cold snap and it was 45* out the morning he came) but he's beautiful and healthy looking.

can't wait till he settles so i can start handling him more. as a side note, he's more nocturnal than i though he would be. it's like once that temp drops down 5 or more degrees and the lights are out he really comes out and explores for hours.