Troubles Breeding and Selling?

[BHReptiles]

I would very much like to try breeding this coming season if possible. My husband however is very, hmm.. I shouldn't say apprehensive, but cautious maybe. He has concerns about selling hatchlings not only because of the local market, but also he is worried that I ,personally, will have a hard time giving any of them up.

I understand his concern, as I am not wanting to breed in order to sell, I want to breed because I love my snakes and would love to see what they can produce, and to see those little heads poking out of their shells! I do wonder if I am going to be able to discern between an animal to sell and a pet. Thus my husband's concern. We currently have four ball pythons, one that we just got last night, and I already can't imagine selling any of them. I just feel that once an animal is in this home, it is family.

Does or did anyone else have this problem? Or am I just way too sensitive?

For me, it was pretty easy. I'm very attached to my breeders and I do have my favorites. However, the eggs I get from my breeders I've already told myself will be sold. That helps me to keep pretty detached (but not in a bad way). I'm still able to care for ALL my babies but when it comes time to sell them, it'll be easier for me the sell the ones I've already told myself I'm selling.

[JaGv]

I understand how you feel about having to let go of your snakes. I have had to sell a couple of snakes that i had no plans on breeding or was going trough some tough times where i decided to sell them. it is always hard on me because i feel like each snake had their own personality that i was already used to. but at least i know they went to another snake lover that is going to care for them like i did and that's just something you have to learn when breeding.