Good Breeding Pair for a Noob

[Chris Rossi]

I understand Im 13. ANother thing my mom brought out is it might be hard for me to sell them because I might just not have what other people want. Like you guys said there are a lot of Bp Breeders and someone might see my snakes and see a different persins snake a like hte other persons because it is a nicer quality and they might think because Im a kid I dont take care of them. I guess I should get a BP just to have a BP . Thanks guys

[Freakie_frog]

I understand Im 13. ANother thing my mom brought out is it might be hard for me to sell them because I might just not have what other people want. Like you guys said there are a lot of Bp Breeders and someone might see my snakes and see a different persins snake a like hte other persons because it is a nicer quality and they might think because Im a kid I dont take care of them. I guess I should get a BP just to have a BP . Thanks guys

Also because you are younger people might be hesitant to buy from you because they like to be able to deal with that person directly. Instead of having to go through a parent or adult. Best of Luck to Ya

[Chris Rossi]

NO if someone wanted to talk to me I would talk to them. I really would like ot breed them but I know nobody would buy htem from me. I would take care of htem really well and everything. I gues I could just try and get a Male Pastel and a Female Normal.

[Freakie_frog]

NO if someone wanted to talk to me I would talk to them. I really would like ot breed them but I know nobody would buy htem from me. I would take care of htem really well and everything. I gues I could just try and get a Male Pastel and a Female Normal.

No buddy thats not what I meant..Tell you what if you breed and produce any let me know..I'll buy one.

[Chris Rossi]

Really even if it is like a Pastel

[aaramire]

Yes of course, I know a quite a few people looking for pastels, for most people they are a good starter morph. I would venture to say that a good chunk of the people on this forum either have a pastel/s or would like one/another.

[Freakie_frog]

Really even if it is like a Pastel

Really even if its a pastel.. you can never have to many.

[Repti-Rob]

just my 2 cents but I would try for an 07 pastel pair and that way you get to raise the snakes, practice taking care of them and when you do breed them you will throw pastels and supers! I think the going retail rate on a super pastel about 500gms right now is $1000-1500! Best return, no breeding back to line and a very desirable snake again just my

[Crazydude]

I didnt mean to discurage you, Im just saying give it a year or two of owning just one, then get into breeding, Dont jump in just because you think its a good money return, or cool. If you produce good animals people will buy them, I doubt you will get garenteed buyers, but people would buy from you if you can put good healthy animals at a competitive price and good quality. Thats buisness. Local would be better, because getting certified to ship them, making transactions online (involves paypal, or money orders ext. ), would be hard to do at your age. Quality is another thing. I love my pastel, but its that i love him, Hes not the most colorful, cleanest (color wise), so his babies may not fetch much, and may be hard to sell. Dont get me wrong he has a killer pattern, personality, and i wouldnt trade him for the world. Just make sure if you are set on breeding, A Male pastel that will have good babies will be pricey.

Heres what id do. Talk to your grandpa, ask if you got a snake, later after you fully understood everything, would he take up the task of breeding them with you. Putting the adult into the situation would really give the buyer a peice of mind.

Im a little older then you So im not saying anything about age or id be contradicting myself. So i understand, I take care of my animals, They are great, I totally understand you capable of doing it, But dont rush in. In my opinion, A new owner really shouldnt breed right away.

Just a few things to consider:
If a shipment gets lost, will you call Fed-Ex, track it down, be serious, and not get upset at anyone?
If the animal dies in shippment would you replace it, give money back ext?
Would you buy a incubator ($50 or so)
Hatchling racks ($200 or so)
Breed rodents or buy bulk live mice/rats weekly?
Spend upwards of $100 on a thermostat per housing unit?

Those things are whats stopping me, I have the money, time, knowlege, but its alot to handle, and something that would be great, but alot of work. And at my age, it just gives another wall. (but it can be overcome).


ext. All im trying to say is price everything out, You wont make money the first year and get one first. Start small and build up, Thats what everyone does, Jumping the gun leads to mistakes with anyone, in anything. Running fast you can trip easier.

Anyway, Its great to see more younger people into the hobby, But as ive said a bunch of times, start small. And also, definitally talk to your grandpa about it, maybe hed like to do it with you if you live nearby.

Ben

[Chris Rossi]

THanks CrazyDude, I dont live with my grandpa any more m ymom got married . A lot of people think though that Im going to breed as soon as I get the snakes, but I just want to make clear to everyon that is not what is going to happen. I meet thier needs and make sure thier healthy and learn more before I do that.