Too late entering the hobby?

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At the end of the day I look at it like this: I have friends and acquaintances who drop hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually on ski trips, trips to Vegas, recreational drugs and alcohol, etc, and have nothing to show for it other than some face book photos. Purchased snakes on the other hand can last for several years, during which time you may be afforded the opportunity to eventually break even or make a few dollars. But so what if you don't? You purchased something that you wanted. Don't look at it as an investment, do so only with disposable income, and avoid impulse buying. Good luck to you.

This. I keep snakes strictly as a hobby. I have almost 100 in my collection (not all ball pythons) and I can count the number of total females I plan to pair this season on one hand. That keeps my hobby manageable and fun.