You know, this phrase "the big breeders" has puzzled me for some time now. Maybe this has been discussed previously on this, or other forums (most likely on the Ball Python forum which I do not have time to follow). Since I personally deal in facts and a common base of understanding/agreement, especially on definitions, I think for future discussions we should come to a common understanding (right or wrong) on exactly what constitutes a "big breeder". Once this is defined and agreed upon, we can work on categories outside the "big breeder" definition.

Actually, I would like to know exactly what I am?

As a starting point, what should be the definition ingredients for this phrase ...

- a large collection?
- the value of the collection?
- a rare collection?
- variety/diversity in the collection?
- time in the hobby/business?
- name recognition?
- good reputation?
- the physical size of the person (just kidding)?
- etc, etc.

Also, we need to include only quantifiable ingredients and exlude perceptions.

I am going to let this discussion take its' course because I do not have time to moderate or comment on ... the wife has a birthday coming up and I must go wrap some gifts to stay on her good side, if you know what I mean. Also (with chest all puffed out), I just found out Sunday that my son "Passed the Bar", so I need to pack up some wine bottles for my trip to Tinley Park this week (he lives downtown Chicago).

I'll check back later ... Bill

gainesreptiles.com

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• BIG Breeder? ... more ... - GainesReptiles, Wed Oct 4 20:37:22 2006
• RE: BIG Breeder? ... more ... - Tracy Barker, Wed Oct 4 22:52:55 2006
• RE: BIG Breeder? ... more ... - iaherper, Wed Oct 4 23:20:49 2006
• Come on, Tracy ... - gainesreptiles, Thu Oct 5 07:09:11 2006
• RE: BIG Breeder? ... more ... - ajfreptiles, Thu Oct 5 07:47:39 2006
• We need.. - Djinn, Thu Oct 5 00:20:17 2006
• RE: We need.. - gainesreptiles, Thu Oct 5 07:29:07 2006
• RE: BIG Breeder? ... more ... - tex959, Thu Oct 5 00:22:56 2006
• RE: BIG Breeder? ... more ... - gainesreptiles, Thu Oct 5 07:43:48 2006
• huh,, now what are you? - tex959, Fri Oct 6 06:31:00 2006
• RE: BIG Breeder? ... more ... - metalpest, Thu Oct 5 14:39:05 2006
• Bill's Definition ... - GainesReptiles, Thu Oct 5 18:24:11 2006
• Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - rainbowsrus, Thu Oct 5 18:52:09 2006
• RE: Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - GainesReptiles, Thu Oct 5 19:12:23 2006
• RE: Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - rainbowsrus, Thu Oct 5 19:36:55 2006
• RE: Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - gainesreptiles, Thu Oct 5 20:36:40 2006
• Works for me!! np - rainbowsrus, Thu Oct 5 22:13:10 2006
• RE: Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - PastelDream, Thu Oct 5 23:17:26 2006
• RE: Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - gainesreptiles, Fri Oct 6 07:26:39 2006
• RE: Hey Bill, IMO you're on the right track. - rainbowsrus, Fri Oct 6 10:37:22 2006
• RE:As long as the IRS doesn't look here. - PanamaRed, Fri Oct 6 12:26:51 2006
• Small distinction..... - rainbowsrus, Fri Oct 6 12:57:32 2006
• RE: Small distinction..... - heathn, Sat Oct 7 22:58:55 2006
• Congrats Bill on your son passing! n/p - slithering_serpents, Fri Oct 6 17:23:05 2006