So I have decieded not to breed. Food for thought.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

To breed or not to breed?

I first got in this because there was no way I could have afford a 10K pet so I made it instead, I was instantly hooked.

I have Pets that do not breed and never will, I have pets that are breeders and I have breeders that would I fall in the livestock category (they are not pet and may be sold at any time when no longer needed for some projects just like any hatchling being produce). Ultimately regardless of what category they fit in even hatchlings for sale they all have the same level of care and attention but the emotional attachment is different.
That is why I chose to have a small permanent collection (under 60) and have no interest in large scale commercial breeding.

Does it cost money? Yes

Is it a easy get rich type thing? No, most people will actually fail to make a profit

Is it easy? No it’s a lot of work not to mention the heartache when something goes wrong, dealing with nightmare customers etc

Is it rewarding? It is so long one can keep the passion alive, over the years I have known many people that just got burned out, too many projects not allowing them to see them fully come to terms, too many animals, not enough time etc

I am glad to see that you really gave it a serious thought, sadly too many people jump right in even though they own their very first snake for less than a month.