Hey Cyn,

I don't think you're wasting your time in trying to produce sunglows and snows. Despite the drop in prices for albinos, sunglows, and snows, I think there will always be a market for such animals, especially when you consider that there will hopefully be people new to the hobby who want to get into these "common" morphs.

I personally had a surprise litter of albinos, sunglows, and possible super sunglows this year, and I had a fairly easy time selling off the animals I wanted to sell (the albinos and one of the possible super sunglows), albeit at wholesale or discounted prices which was just fine with me. Like you said, this is definitely not a "get rich" hobby/business, but it is nice to be able to have your hobby pay for itself. Just advertise in the right places (i.e, KS Classifieds) or go to local reptile shops that might be interested in buying your boa offspring (but just be prepared to sell them at wholesale prices to these reptile stores). Me personally, I don't have time to sell to individuals via the Classifieds, so I really don't mind selling wholesale to reptile stores because this saves me ALOT of time and still puts a little money in my pocket.

Also, keep in mind that you don't always have to "sell" everything. You can also try trades for other morphs or locales you want to get into. Plus, when you produce sunglows and/or snows, would you really mind holding onto to an extra sunglow or snow that doesn't sell right off the bat? I know I really don't mind holding onto an extra sunglow or two.

Bottomline, I don't think you'll have problems selling or getting rid any offspring you produce that you want to move out. Just be patient, and don't forget to consider how much effort and time you want to put into selling your offspring.

On a side note, I'm still working on a snow project that's been 6 years in the making. And I still probably won't get any snows until at least 2 years from now. Even if the price in snows drops to "nothing" by then, I really won't care because the culmination and realization of producing a snow or moonglow will be priceless in my book. Just my $0.02.

Good luck with your breeding projects. And so I don't ignore the cliche, "breed what you like" and have FUN.

All the best,

Jay

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