Dinkers: Please agree with me so I feel better!

[cchardwick]

The only way to know if a unique snake is worth anything is to breed it out and see if it's a codom or recessive gene. And it actually has to make some cool combos to be a hit. There have been tons of unique looking normals that have not proven to be genetic and lots of new morphs that no one really wants to buy into because they are not that unique or don't really add much to other genes.

Personally I would never breed any animal just for the money, especially if you hate cleaning up after the animals. You really have to have a passion for the animals to be a breeder. I think you made the right decision for both yourself and the animals involved.

This reminds me of a recent post that some guy made of his 25 year old ball python. Turns out his 'pet' was actually an Enchi! Man he could have made some big money from that snake if he was a breeder 25 years ago!

[CALM Pythons]

I enjoyed the whole story.. After all of it though what i like is the fact things are getting back to normal in your life... Its a Crazy ride and we all go through Ups, Downs and Cork Screws... But I still Love It

[Ax01]

hey it's good to see u around. don't worry, u will find your way back to reptiles when you're ready.

Hey there, sorry I am not good with screen names. Have we talked before?

lol it's ok. i just tried to give u positive feedback in your midlife crisis threads and stuff awhile back. and i chimed in on your Lesser Firefly ID threads.

also i was an admire of all your DIY stuff. i'll buy your T-Rex fossil viv for like $100 if it's available.

And who's Chris H.? Chris Hemsworth?

speak of the devil...

The only way to know if a unique snake is worth anything is to breed it out and see if it's a codom or recessive gene. And it actually has to make some cool combos to be a hit. There have been tons of unique looking normals that have not proven to be genetic and lots of new morphs that no one really wants to buy into because they are not that unique or don't really add much to other genes.

Personally I would never breed any animal just for the money, especially if you hate cleaning up after the animals. You really have to have a passion for the animals to be a breeder. I think you made the right decision for both yourself and the animals involved.

This reminds me of a recent post that some guy made of his 25 year old ball python. Turns out his 'pet' was actually an Enchi! Man he could have made some big money from that snake if he was a breeder 25 years ago!

Chris is just very, very excited about all things BP and BP breeding.

I am not "away" from reptiles, I still am fascinated by them and am keeping a few tegus I have. However, as for being a full fledged breeder like I was for the years prior, no, I just dont want to do that anymore. I think I have done that enough already and I really want to move on and do other things in life.

glad to hear that.

[Aztec4mia]

I think you made the right choice. If your heart is not in to it anymore and it becomes more of a chore, then you need to take a step back and evaluate the situation. Now days there are to many people trying to come out with "new" morphs that have a change that is so subtle that they have to point out the change. It is and always will be the same thing, if you get into this for the money, then you are going to fade out as quick as your money gets spent.

* On a lighter note I posted a pic of one of my early "dinkers" that I gave away(yes, free) in the early 2000's as a pet, due to a family matter. Hindsight is of course 20/20 as I still have one of the snakes I did end up keeping from back then, so don't be so hard on yourself. lol

[Ax01]

I think you made the right choice. If your heart is not in to it anymore and it becomes more of a chore, then you need to take a step back and evaluate the situation. Now days there are to many people trying to come out with "new" morphs that have a change that is so subtle that they have to point out the change. It is and always will be the same thing, if you get into this for the money, then you are going to fade out as quick as your money gets spent.

* On a lighter note I posted a pic of one of my early "dinkers" that I gave away(yes, free) in the early 2000's as a pet, due to a family matter. Hindsight is of course 20/20 as I still have one of the snakes I did end up keeping from back then, so don't be so hard on yourself. lol

WOW that looks like a Black Axanthic! early 2000's? u coulda beat VPI in proving it out and made Billions Lol!!

[PitOnTheProwl]

I think we all get close to that point at one time or another.
Glad to see you posting again though.
For what its worth, that is one good looking animal that I would have kept.