Well I only have 2 snakes and haven't even started breeding yet (nor will I for about 3 years) and have well over couple of thousand invested once I make the new rack purchase. Not to mention we are planning on dropping another grand in a week at the convention. UGH........imagine what the breeders are dropping. Thank goodness I have a hubby that I keep telling....Oh sweetie...eventually it will pay for itself...lol. For now he is buying it!