Quote Originally Posted by snake lab View Post
Shows are hit or miss. But even the bad shows are great for networking. Also you want to have stuff that bring people to the tables. If you have a high end norph your not selling its not a bad idea to bring it just to use as a display animal. I usually get 3 tables at a show. Presentation is key. Make sure you have good table coverings, lights, etc. I use heat panels i made with flexwatt and luan for under all ny displays so i can keep my guys warm during the show. I also pack all my animals in foam insulated big tubs. Another thing that helps draw crowds to your tables are creepy crawlys. Spiders, centipedes, scorpions, etc. They sell like candy. The real profit is in bugs. Years ago i used to have a big asian water monitor and a big tegu i used to bring and set em up in an 8 ft neodesha and let me tell ya. I would have tons of people coming over to the tables to look at em. And this was a great networking tool.
That's a great idea, I have a H20 monitor that's growing up, maybe I will buy him a great show display home. I was also thinking of using my name to my advantage, making up some shirts with zombies and ball pythons, stickers, stuff like that. I am for sure getting a few large banners with my logo and I think that will help draw attention. I have a friend that is a spider breeder that isn't allowed to sell at the sac show because he works for a large reptile/invertebrate store and its considered conflict of interest. I could sell for him for a cut of the profit. You definitely got my ideas flowing more!

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