I need some reassurance here..

[dr del]

Hi,

But if you love these creatures, caring for them, raising them up & producing quality offspring. If you could talk snakes for hours; if the thought of producing a designer morph from animals you raise up & 20+ year lifespans & 2 or 3 generation projects excite you... if pipping eggs always feels like Christmas did when you were a kid- it is worth it.

This is probably the clearest way I have seen this explained.


dr del

[toddmbecker1234]

I know this is an older thread that has recently resurfaced but I have something to add. I am good friends with a medium size breeder that has his own website where he blogs. He is a very intelligent man that has a true passion for these animals but also has a strong desire to make money at this. Anyone looking to eventually make money at this hobby should read and heed his words. Click the link to get to to the blog I am refering to.
Todd


http://ballpythonbreeder.com/2009/07...-for-a-payday/

[WingedWolfPsion]

Very well said. I had to reply to the blog. lol

I fit somewhere in the middle, and hope I'm keeping my objectivity well enough to make a go of it in the future.

[Jessandyballs]

Hey,

It seems to me like BPs are like computers. There is never a good time to buy one, because the new ones are expensive and the old ones are cheap and out dated. When you see a snake you want buy it. Who cares what it ends up costing. Just go with your gut and plan properly for the future. Think about all the combo morphs that where cheap individually and than their babies cost thousands. A little luck is always needed in life and with balls it seems like you need a lot of luck with the odds. Stick with it and you will succeed.

Bill

[WingedWolfPsion]

lol, but there was never computer built that appreciated for the first 3 years, then depreciated slowly but spawned other less expensive computers in batches of 6 or more.

[withonor]

This thread was interesting to say the least.

I know this is an older thread that has recently resurfaced but I have something to add. I am good friends with a medium size breeder that has his own website where he blogs. He is a very intelligent man that has a true passion for these animals but also has a strong desire to make money at this. Anyone looking to eventually make money at this hobby should read and heed his words. Click the link to get to to the blog I am refering to.
Todd


http://ballpythonbreeder.com/2009/07...-for-a-payday/

That link was a great read.

[Jay_Bunny]

I hit the wrong button, but I don't break anywhere near even but I'm not losing a ton of money either.

I'm into these snakes for the snakes. Last season I was breeding two of my snakes for the first time. Someone said when you see those little snakey heads pop out of those eggs, its like Christmas, and it will be like Christmas every time you see it. The morning I woke up to a single tiny hatchling in the egg tub, I was overjoyed. He was a little normal (thought he was female for a bit but had him properly sexed) and I couldn't be happier. I ran to my bedroom and bounced on the bed, squealing at my husband to wake up and come see the new baby. I don't spend near as much as most of the big breeders do. I spend about $100 in food costs every month and I tend to buy a new snake every year. I don't ever even plan to break even in this hobby. It would be nice, but if I don't, I still have my snakes and they make me happy.

[BPelizabeth]

Wow I stayed away from this post but was bored and decided to read the WHOLE thing....oye we have some passionate ppl. So while I am here I might as well post my idea.

Will I ever make money...pffffffffff... I love these snakes...totally fell in love. I am a completely emotional buyer...I see what I like...talk the hubby into it (with a little justifying)...and buy it. I am new to this therefore all the money is in the red. I want to breed for the experience....and to teach my son. My dream is to someday do a show with MY snakes and my son!! But I do not have dreams of grandor making money. I am 43 years old....it takes quite a while to get this off the ground. I do think that I can start this, get a company going down the road and teach my son economics with it as well as a passion for something we both love. I think by the time he is old enough I should have a killer collection and some great morphs going on. He can just take over!! Keep in mind...he is 9 and will have to finish college before I give them up to him.

[Ophis]

How about having fun!

[BPelizabeth]

How about having fun!

OMG...my whole family has fun with the snakes. Everyday!! It is my hubby..my son...my 83 yr old mom and myself. We are bummed on the off days when we cannot handle our snakes due to feeding.

Well ....my mom doesn't handle them...but she talks to them and it is a crack up. She calls them by name and says...are you going to come out and see Grandma. She swears they really do come out....lol