Well, this was my first year breeding and I did not have any problems selling my snakes. I did not sell them at market value because I was not ready website, shipping, etc. I am using the money I have accumulated to get situated with the marketing side of my animals for 2012.
I also did not sell albinos for $100. I went the wholesale route this year with local pet stores that I have worked with and sold them snakes at the wholesale prices that they were paying from distributors. Most BP Morphs are not marked up 100% at Pet stores so you can much more than $100 for an albino.
Some of the customers even contact me now regarding genetics, breeding, husbandry, etc. So I am slowly but surely getting my name out there just not on the internet just yet.
If all else fails there are plenty of people out there willing to buy entire clutches. You have to give it a try before you sell for 1/3 the going price.
Even though it is a hobby at this time you should still sit down and try to come up with a sound business plan. Unfortunately, the thought process in this hobby extends past which male am I pairing with this female.
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