I breed ball pythons because I love them and the industry as a whole. I am proud to be part of the reptile industry and I love keeping snakes of all kinds and I find a great satification and pride in producing snakes. The money aspect is of course a draw but I think that there is a difference between saying you have a business and treating the animals like a business. My snakes never go three consecutive days with out seeing me and being handled. I take the time to get every animal out for at least a few moments many times a week. Now I dont have a huge collection at 43 snakes but even if/ when it grows I intend on keeping that ideal going. And that is because of my love for these animals. I love seeing them and spending tmie with them. I can name (yes all of my snakes have names : D ) every animal I own by memory and tell you everything about them. It was my first ball python that inspired me to persue my degree in wildlife biology from U of M. And to this day all of my animals inspire me and leave me in awe. That is why I breed snakes (Ball Pythons). ; )