Ball python "mills" *rant* (Not trying to offend anyone)

[Annarose15]

Comparing large scale snake breeders to a puppy mill is completely ridiculous. Puppy mills tend to have horrible conditions and many of their animals carry parasites and diseases. Since when do large scale breeders have issues such as this? I've been to very large breeding facilities and found all animals in excellent condition. Granted, outbreaks of mites, ticks and parasites may happen, but most breeders take care of the issue ASAP. Large scale "snake mill" owners I believe take better care of their animals than puppy mill owners do. So, IMO comparing the two is asinine.

I think the OP's concern was anyone who considers breeding animals expendable for a quick buck. The rant wasn't pointed at large scale breeders in general, or even specifically, IMO.