African BP Imports

[piebald_ks]

I was wondering if anyone has ever purchased a lot of baby ball pythons from Africa before? They are un-sorted so I like the "lottery" aspect of this.

However, has anyone had any health problems with these imports or is there anything I need to be on the look out for with these guys?

Thanks!

[Brimstone111888]

I highly highly doubt they are "un-sorted".

[jknudson]

Seach for Lottery and you'll find other threads on this...here's one of them:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...hlight=lottery

Take the information and come to your own conclusions.

[SPJ]

I highly highly doubt they are "un-sorted".

They are.
This is one that came in with my bag last year.

[J.Vandegrift]

They are.
This is one that came in with my bag last year.

Do you have a belly shot on that guy?

[jknudson]

They are.
This is one that came in with my bag last year.

He really is only a fancy normal until you prove him out. Weren't you trying to sell him?

[piebald_ks]

Interesting! I think my bubble burst

[Tosha_Mc]

I like to pick up an unsorted lot once a year - what you need to remember is that they aren't completely "unsorted" - back in Africa they are sorted into bags of normals and fancies - these are what the importers buy and unless you specify that you want a "fancy" unsorted lot - you will get normals - some may be nicer than others - but it's unlikely that you will "get" anything other than that. And yes fancy lots cost quite a bit more.

Health wise they are within a week or so of being out of the eggs and are for the most part no different than cbb.

Last year I got a seriously kinked hatchling in my unsorted lot. But that is part of the gamble. I usually pick out my favorite female and then unload the rest.

[SPJ]

He really is only a fancy normal until you prove him out. Weren't you trying to sell him?

He was sold.

[SPJ]

Do you have a belly shot on that guy?

I'll load one to photobucket and post it. He had a nice clear white belly.