I'm convinced the universe is mocking me, or I'm just torturing myself

[Bogertophis]

Agreed with the handling, but compared to other breeder videos where they roughly handle newborns and practically fling them across the table it's not nearly as bad.

As for price, I have no clue. I've checked their site more than once over the course of a year and it's always been this message. Going by what I've seen on MM though, they don't go for cheap. Current examples on there are half a grand or more. https://www.snakediscovery.com/available-reptiles/

Not even any real directions as to where to go to get on a waiting list beyond a simple email link. Quite odd.

Sadly, I'm sure there's worse handling of hatchling snakes- but I like my snakes to feel safe with me & be good pets, & I believe it starts on day one, their impression of the world (& of moi).

Gee, prices sound a bit insane for these- but it does come down to "supply & demand" with rarer species. And it's like they don't even want to sell them at all? But they're NOT hard to breed- so just be patient, you'll get there.