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

[Albert Clark]

I am a breeder. I can relate to all of the pros and cons of both decisions. There is no right or wrong in any case as its up to the individual to make the decision that's right for him or her. It's important to educate yourself in the aspects of keeping and breeding snakes, geckos, leechies, mice, rats and or whatever animal/s you are considering. It helps to study the market as well so you are breeding a species, morph, animal that has a demand. Most of all, there should be a passion to do it and or some aspect that is heart driven and interesting about the breeding. For me, it's the unparalleled sense of accomplishment in being sucessful with the eggs, babies of the species. It's a attitude also though, that is also needed to be sucessful that must accompany the passion. You can't be concerned too much about the cons of breeding but focus instead on the pros. Reptile reproduction truly never gets old especially on the "conservation" level. Good luck on whatever decision you stay with.