there are several reasons, but this is a hobby and this is just fun money for a lot of people. as people have less disposable income, breeders will be forced to drop prices in my opinion. most people i know that are into snakes are not wealthy by any means... me included.
on the flip side, the actual market aspect of this whole hobby does have a bubble and it will pop, just like the housing market - that i can guarantee you. especially when most people that pay big bucks for snakes have intentions of breeding, rather than just collecting.![]()