Honest Opinion:No bashing please

[m00kfu]

What is your opinion on breeding for "superballs" and what is your opinion on the dwarf retics? As it stands, superballs are going for much more money but the stipulations on paperwork, microchip, and the fact that half the people are against it anyway is what makes me think twice.

Sure, the price may be higher for a superball, but how many people are actually willing to pay that much for one? How many people have you come across that have actually bought one? You have to factor in how hard it would be to sell them also.

[Spaniard]

You have to factor in how hard it would be to sell them also.

You also have to factor in the risks and effects it could possibly have on your reputation. The hybrid topic is a pretty hot issue, I wouldn't be surprised if there were people that did not do business with breeders who conduct hybrid projects.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

You also have to factor in the risks and effects it could possibly have on your reputation. The hybrid topic is a pretty hot issue, I wouldn't be surprised if there were people that did not do business with breeders who conduct hybrid projects.

Another good point. I definately would not want to ruin my rep by breeding something that the majority of people are against.

[waltah!]

The other side of that is just because you have the Borneo and the bp it doesn't mean they will breed. From what I've read at least it's not anywhere close to easy. That might have something to do with the high prices, but I don't know anyone who would pay those prices for one.
On a side note I'm thinking about a super dwarf at some point myself.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Sure, the price may be higher for a superball, but how many people are actually willing to pay that much for one? How many people have you come across that have actually bought one? You have to factor in how hard it would be to sell them also.

Ive thought about that. Also the fact that if a super ball is then crossed to a ball, the resulting "superball" is only 1/4 borneo & 3/4 ball. You can eventually breed out the morph all together. Which makes it seem silly to do anything other than keep breeding hybrid to hybrid... Another reason im leaning toward the retics.

[SGExotics]

I say go for the retics! & if you do, when you breed them, i get one right?

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

I say go for the retics! & if you do, when you breed them, i get one right?

LOL! Oh id definately breed the little retic's There just arent enough people out there breeding the super dwarf. How can you resist that head & those eyes?? I guess it comes down to 2 things. Whats my favorite choice, & whats the best long term investment.. Bloods & Retic's were always my favorites.

[Sarin]

If it were me I'd definitely go for the Retics. I really believe if people breed them specifically for their size and more are readily available, they will be super popular in the herp community.

Hybrids... Not so much.

EDIT: Freakie Frog made a very valid point. There's a lot of thinking to do.

[RichsBallPythons]

Id say if you want to do it then thats your choice. When i was at BHB he pulled out a superball he had there, yet people still buy from him. I dont know if hes breeding superballs or he acquired it, he didnt say. But they are amazing snakes and i wouldnt mind having one in my collection as a display snake like my cobra.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

To give those of you who havent seen them yet, an idea of what im talking about. Here are 2 pics of super dwarf retic's. You have to be careful that you are getting the real thing. Super dwarfs should not have the bright yellow eyes. Thier heads are a bit bigger and their color and pattern is muddier. They should get no bigger than 7 to 10 ft as adults. Check em out. IS this what i should get??


Adult male at least 7 years old..