Quote Originally Posted by Emily Hubbard View Post
I personally don't currently have an interest in breeding for several reasons. One is the work involved, but honestly my biggest reason is not knowing exactly what type of person is getting my potential hatchlings. To make any money, you can't exactly background check your buyers or give them a husbandry quiz before delivery. It would kill me to just hand the babies I bred over to strangers who could potentially be the type of keepers we all rant about on the "new rescue" threads. So from that standpoint, I can see how it HAS To be a least somewhat about the money or you never sell a hatchling. Personally, it would kill me.

I really just enjoy caring from my snake and making sure she has a happy, comfortable home with nice soft substrate and a warm place to hide. Everyone finds their passion in a different place in this hobby. For some it is the joy of breeding, and that's fine. For me, it is creating an environment for my little snake to thrive. I absolutely love animal husbandry. I have the most fun reassembling my viv after I clean it and watching my snake explore it when I put her back. I have no desire to breed her, I just want her to feel at home.
I personally ask every buyer if they know how to care for them and I sell every snake with a care sheet so there is no excuse for them not to properly treat them well. I think it is part of our job as owners/breeders to educate!