lookn for 02-05 female ball python

[joepythons]

What about adopting from a rescue??? giving them a good home, warm place take good care of them and allow there genes to be passed onto the next generation, thats what all animals want right??? and i would assume that when the BP's get bigger than a baby they are often are given up. Then you also aren't increasing the need for imports by buying from a pet shop that will order you a large animal.


wildlifewarrior

Some rescues make you sign a no breeding contract from what i have been told.I have contacted several and because i am in a differant state they tell me no .I guess they would prefere them to live a life alone then get a good home .

[kavmon]

seriously, you can find girls that are big enough to breed. laying fertile eggs is a gamble, no guarantees ever. this time of year they will cost some $$ probably 400 and up!

to me it is a gamble to buy a girl and breed her right away and get good results. if you are going to gamble, your best bet is to get 3 or 4 girls and roll the dice

just my thoughts
vaughn

[whitesnake12]

sorry i havent posted in a while pc problems but i did find a person who is selling a 1200gms female i just emalied her and asked alot of question i had a bed expeirenece with buying a female and getting a male

[Ginevive]

I really would suggest buying an '05 female from a reputable breeder. You might have to spend a little more $ for shipping, but no good breeder will put their rep on the line by selling a male as a female. It may take a few years to grow her up to breeding size, but it's worth it in my opinion.

[whitesnake12]

I really would suggest buying an '05 female from a reputable breeder. You might have to spend a little more $ for shipping, but no good breeder will put their rep on the line by selling a male as a female. It may take a few years to grow her up to breeding size, but it's worth it in my opinion.

i do have a 05 already and i wasent going to breed this i was thinking about it and decied not to i just want to focus on getting a good size female so next year i may breed

[bjthomps]

Very random thought, but try checking with some reptile stores in your area about the possibility of putting up a "wanted" flyer. Now before I get flamed for saying that....I agree that paying a bit more for a proven female from a reputable breeder is definitely the best scenario...

But, if that is simply not in your budget, there are people out there that get themselves a snake on a whim, and soon realize that they want to get rid of it. A well placed flyer in a store where those folks come to buy feeders could pay off. Check out the "Our family has doubled" post I put up in the general forum...I realize that "lucking" into 2 people that have grown female BPs in the course of 2 weeks is rare...but they are out there. If you can find one...and get their snake to your trusted vet for a once over to make sure she is OK...you could come out ahead. We picked up a 1,000 gram (roughly) male, a 1,500 gram female and a 40 gallon breeder tank for $150, just by bumping into a couple guys that fell into that "thought it would be cool to have a snake but what do I do now" category...

Either way...best of luck in your female hunt!!

-BT

[ECLARK]

Whitesnake12, hello. After checking out your profile, I see that you are 14 years old. and I would love to help out a young herper get started. what I can do for you is look throught my hold back females and pick out a real pretty female. she would be in the 300-400 gram range. it will cost you $65.00 for the ball python and I would be happy to pay for the shipping. talk with your parents and let me know. ED

[whitesnake12]

Whitesnake12, hello. After checking out your profile, I see that you are 14 years old. and I would love to help out a young herper get started. what I can do for you is look throught my hold back females and pick out a real pretty female. she would be in the 300-400 gram range. it will cost you $65.00 for the ball python and I would be happy to pay for the shipping. talk with your parents and let me know. ED

ok I will ask my mom will she breed in 08 or 09?