need help

[Austin r]

females:
pinstripe 100% het pied/ bumble bee/ black pewter/ 2 het albino /
spider 100%het pied/ enchi / champagne/ 100% het pied
2 pastels/ Mojave/ ivory/ spinner/
6 normal/ normal poss. giant/ black pastel/ fire
100% het clown/ harliquan/ granite/ orange belly
calico/ spider
male:
blue eyed lucy/ het albino/ orange belly
fire/ paste yellow belly/ spider phantom/
pied/ firefly/ pastel lesser/
black pastel/ banana/GHI
black bee/ enchi
they got me books the world of ball pythons by kevin mckurley amd they bought me the morph guide all the questions I ask on here is to see if I can get other opinions so I can put them all together so I can make and see what works for me

[PitOnTheProwl]

Nice.
Also it is nice to have others to bounce ideas off of.

[Austin r]

and I just wanna clear it up for everybody on here that I'm not a spoiled brat I worked all summer long to buy a lot of these snakes my parents help me out and back me up with this because I love snakes and I'm not out running the streets doing things that I shouldn't be doing like a lot of other kids my age

[Chkadii]

and I just wanna clear it up for everybody on here that I'm not a spoiled brat I worked all summer long to buy a lot of these snakes my parents help me out and back me up with this because I love snakes and I'm not out running the streets doing things that I shouldn't be doing like a lot of other kids my age

Please don't take that negativity to heart! Even if you had been gifted your entire collection, maintaining that many snakes is hard enough work. Anyone who thinks you're spoiled is small-minded, and even if you were it doesn't matter so long as your animals get proper care - be it from you, your parents, or a team of butlers.

A lot of younger folks catch some flak in the community (as a whole, not this forum in particular). Part of it is because some kids lose interest and neglect their pets when other hobbies become more important to them. 42 snakes isn't just an impulse pet though, that's a lifestyle! And for every kid that does give away their old pet reptile, there are people like you and I and even top breeders that started out by catching salamanders in their backyard.

Having a hobby with nearly half a hundred snakes is just about the same amount of work as having a business with half a hundred snakes, so don't let that distinction discourage you either. I don't know of many people here who judge between the two, but I guess there's a few judging by some earlier posts in this thread. People who succeed in their business are the ones who realize it's the hobbyists who KEEP them in business, anyway. So whatever you decide to call it, enjoy yourself and the animals.

Keep asking questions here, there's a ton of knowledge on this forum. And when you get a chance, share some pictures of your collection!

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[gaitedappy]

It's awesome that your parents are so supportive and you're getting to live your passion so early. I would have loved to be able to do that when I was a teenager. That being said, I'm only 21, but I got my first snake at 19. Keep doing what your doing, if it makes you happy and your animals are healthy then I see nothing wrong with it.


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[Asherah]

and I just wanna clear it up for everybody on here that I'm not a spoiled brat I worked all summer long to buy a lot of these snakes my parents help me out and back me up with this because I love snakes and I'm not out running the streets doing things that I shouldn't be doing like a lot of other kids my age

Don't sweat it. I don't believe anyone thinks that you are spoiled. It looks like you have a very nice collection started. You should show us some pictures! You can't own all those nice morphs and not show them off!

[Albert Clark]

Great manifesto youngster! Keep your ideas and dreams foremost and don't lose your passion. You are headed for something special.

[ChelseaV]

Man, I wish my parents were that supportive of all my critters when I was younger. I always got in trouble for bringing home new pets lol

Nice collection you have, a very good start to what hopefully will be a long and exciting hobby for you! I know everyone here would be happy to help you and answer any questions you have so feel free to ask away.

[Austin r]

having problems posting pics but you can see pics of everything I have on my face book page Austin Rodgers@facebook.com

[AKA Dave]

This might help if you've not seen it. http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...-Post-Pictures

Can't wait to see the collection!

Dave