What qualities make up a quality breeder?

[ClemonsKimberly]

You seem to be assuming that since your neighbor's friend has been breeding since the '80s, but aren't making tons of money doing it, that there is something wrong with them.

Maybe they just aren't interested in making their living by breeding snakes? It is a big, hard job. It is full of risk... if your incubator has an issue, you could lose an entire year's income. Maybe they are just more interested in doing something else.

As far as what makes a good breeder, I agree with Ed (Freakie Frog) that customer service and quality animals (both in health and appearance) are extremely important.

No, I promise that isnt what I meant. I only wanted to know why some were making such a great deal of money and some were not. I am trying to pick the best people to buy from is all. When my neighbor told me I get the same snakes cheaper, that is what sparked my intrest. I think its great to breed because you like the snakes, but I also agree its equally as great to do this because you like the snakes AND to make money. What better job? You get to do something you love and make money!

Long story short I was only wanting to understand why he wasnt known, and why his prices were so much cheaper. I also want to know what the other breeders think about small time breeders who go in a way under price their snakes. But in the end I decided to go with the more known breeder because she is awesome and the 3 snakes I already bought from her were great. I am buying 2 more tonight from her so that is $1200.00 I spent with her plus shipping in a week. Wouldnt you wanna know these answers as well before dumping that much out of your pocket? Afterall, when this other person was offering the same balls for 750.00 for all 5,it sparked my intrest, wouldnt it yours? Like I said - I am going with the more well known breeder, because she has excellent customer service and excellent looking snakes. Thanks Lynn @ BoasandBalls! Sorry for even entertaining the thought of trying to compare that guy to your quality. BTW, I never assumed anything, you know what they say about the word assume.....that is why I came here and asked the questions.