I don't agree with way this topic was brought up but it can be frustrating how saturated the market can get. I often worry about the market collapsing due to constant under cutting. I don't want to breed to make money but I would like to be able to cover my reptile related expenses and grow my collection. However, everybody has the right to work with reptiles, and complaining about it is hypocritical. It mostly frustrates me when people get into it solely for the money because I've noticed in my personal network, a lot of neglect and disinterest in the animal's well being in those circumstances. I had a freak out at a personal friend of mine who hasn't fed his animals in 3 months because he's busy with work.. I work 2 jobs and often work 12 hour shifts 6 days a week and my animals ALWAYS get fed. To me I see a difference between people who get into it ONLY for the money and people who genuinely enjoy the hobby. With that said, there is nothing wrong with trying to make a lucrative business out of the hobby, or a name for yourself in the industry as long as you are able to remember that the animals are living creatures and not commodities. They deserve respect and proper care, and if your incapable of providing that than you shouldn't be breeding. There are plenty of money making opportunities out there. I understand the under lining point to this thread but you went off on a rant in the worst place possible. Haha
My point here is that everybody has the right to try and make money off of their animals, as long as they are capable of doing it humanely and with dignity and concern. Those who solely do it for the cash often find there better off financially working at McDonalds LOL, and lucky people like the ones in this forum get to swoop in and provide these animals with good homes.
Cheers,
Chris.
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