Really good thread.
I don't really pay attention to the reality of making my hobby pay for itself.
I buy the snakes I think are outstanding ( not so much recently because of work commitments ) examples.
I've cut back a lot recently but when I get the chance to expand the collection again I will probably again be looking at the morphs that blow me away rather than those which are the best commercial choices.
If you have quality animals that produce quality offspring you may well make some income from your hobby.
From my limited perspective it's just a way of buying more snakes.
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