Is this message board only dedicated to people who raise, care for and SELL Ball Pythons?



I thought it was mainly dedicated to the hobbiest that loves these snakes and is intrigued with raising them and sharing his/her experiences and observations?



Why, and this has been going on for YEARS, is it that any question that might be perceived as damaging to the bottom line met with ridicule?



I thought there was no such thing as a stupid question?



However, when someone on here dares to ask questions like "What do you think Super Pastels will be priced at once the breeding season is in full swing" or "If I go to the HERP show on the last day with cash, do you think I can pick up a female spider for under $500?" is that person's question met with the "here we go agian" response and the idea treated as stupid or taboo ?



Questions like or similar to this from someone who is not a professional Ball Python seller and just wants to get the best deal possible have everyright to be asked.



I make a pretty good living and I can afford a wide variety of the snakes listed in the classified section of this web site. However, I find it fun to raise and create them on my own and I want to pay a little possible to do this...plain and simple.



I know a lot of people on here have alot of money riding on their snake business and I really appreciate this (my wife owns a business too and I know what its like to have to make payroll every week - believe me), but this doesnt mean that EVERYONE that post here has to be in lock-step and collude to keep snake prices a high a possible ...

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