Quote Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj View Post
Good point! I am finding something kind of unexpected about this, though.

All the babies I have had since near hatchling from other breeders are doing absolutely great, pounding rats like there's no tomorrow.

The larger/older snakes that I have picked up are largely a pain in my bum. They just don't seem to acclimate like the ones I've had longer. It would probably be easier if I fed live, however.

I'm going with an '08 pied male rather than '07 for this reason.

JonV
Maybe they're letting the older/larger snakes go for a reason? Spotty feeders, worn out or just plain poor breeders/producers.

I've dealt with the same thing. Bought two bigger girls thinking it would be nice to have some breeding action going on sooner than later, but they are VERY spotty with feeding, and aren't the most friendly things. And although they've been locking with my males since October, have had noticed some follicular development, but wouldn't suprise me if they didn't go.

So really, these types of larger girls aren't contributing to lowering prices, but the opposite. Low supply of eggs means I'm holding on to them all when/if they lay, and hatch!.