Should I buy a ball python from here?

[Calift]

Hi,

I am looking to get a ball python for as a pet...a maybe a possible breeder in the future. I have some snake experience and have been researching ball pythons for quite some time. I already have a set-up, but no snake yet.

I live in Canada as a student, but I'm home for a couple days visiting my family in the States. Theres a local pet store here that has some cb young balls that have eaten f/t a few times regularly. They look and felt healthy and clean...but come with a price tag of $75 (for a normal).

Is that way too much to pay for such a young snake?

It's hard to find quality snakes in Canada, plus shipping will be an additional $50 from any breeder. So should I go ahead with the purchase?

[dr del]

Hi,

Well I think they would need cites paperwork to cross the border which can take some time to arrange.

There are definately some great breeders in Canada - Here's one for a start.


dr del

[JayBP]

I purchased my first snake from a Pet store(Petco) and I got lucky that nothing went wrong, but I don't think I'd do it again. IMO, it's worth the extra money to be guaranteed you're getting a healthy snake.

[Jerhart]

If quality snakes are hard to come by I would not pay attention to the price. Health is everything. Would you pay $30 for one you 'think' looks healthy. Or would you pay $75 for one you KNOW is healthy. Now its your call whether or not the snakes are healthy. But if they are....and you are ready for the care, I say reach in the wallet and get urself a critter!

Dont forget once it has become acclimated to it's new enclosure, you HAVE to post pics on here or you get Banned





hehhe...I kid I kid about the banning.....






......or am I

[marmie]

Where are you in the States? Maybe you could find a local breeder to help you out.

I'm curious . . . are you going to drive it home?

Whatever you decide, good luck to ya!

[Pandora]

Hi,

I am looking to get a ball python for as a pet...a maybe a possible breeder in the future. I have some snake experience and have been researching ball pythons for quite some time. I already have a set-up, but no snake yet.

I live in Canada as a student, but I'm home for a couple days visiting my family in the States. Theres a local pet store here that has some cb young balls that have eaten f/t a few times regularly. They look and felt healthy and clean...but come with a price tag of $75 (for a normal).

Is that way too much to pay for such a young snake?

It's hard to find quality snakes in Canada, plus shipping will be an additional $50 from any breeder. So should I go ahead with the purchase?

I live in Canada, Ontario to be exact. I bought my BP for $75 at a reptile exhibit directly from the breeder. The next show is Nov 16.

[Mike Schultz]

If you are prepared to spend $75 on a normal ball python

I would say it would be better to pay the $50 shipping and get oen from a good solid breeder rather than a petstore.

In fact most breeders sell baby normals for $15-25 so you might even save money while getting a higher quality snake