Most people who do breeding as their first income, don't have it easy. It's not a stable business. Not many business is, but this one can be hard since you can't know what you are going to produce and it's hard to minimize the risk.
I think some made quite good money. Especially in ball pythons a few years ago, where you could bought a snake for 25k-50k and make that and a bit more the next year. That time is gone and probably won't be back.
But if you are innovative, there is still place for you probably and if you can make enough money to be happy and raise your family, it should be enough isn't it ?
But I would suggest too that you look elsewhere as your first income.
I started owning snakes (and eventually lizard) when I was about 14-15. Now 10+ years from that, I still in it. My passion had up and downs, like you will probably have when you start partying, girlfriends and cars, may be it won't go up, may be it will be a crazy passion, who knows.
But if you can, keep studying. I have just finish my university in engineering, and that's probably one of my best accomplisment so far. And when I come back from work, peting and cleaning my snakes is something I really appreciate and that calm me down after a big interllectual day.
Good luck, and don't be shy to ask questions.
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