I would take a few years to keep a snake or a few snakes before jumping into breeding. I've been keeping snakes for years and am still not ready to breed. It sounds like a lot of fun, but there's a LOT of responsibility that comes with it. Will you be prepared to house all the babies for extended periods of time if you have trouble selling them? Will you be able to handle it financially? Vet bills, feeding, housing, etc...adds up quick. Most people who breed end up losing money for several years before they start to profit, if ever. Will you be able to cull any babies that have health issues and the humane thing to do would be to cull them? Do you have secure living situation where you know you can keep these animals for 25+ years?
Just some thoughts... not trying to discourage you, just trying to make sure you're prepared for what you're jumping into. The BP market is already over saturated and I have the animals' best interest at heart.
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