one thing to keep in mind is the adult size of the animal. $25 for a corn snake is ok because you can fit 1000 of them in the same space you have 50 boas. All else being equal, demand for boas is lower due to adult size. That's one reason to get into the island species and species (and maybe even bloodlines) that stay smaller. Interestingly, BCC and the island species are about the only boas that have held their value (and even increased in value) over the last few years.

Also consider the ease of care. Corn snakes are fairly bullet proof, especially compared to boas. $25 boas means a forum OVERLOADED with questions like "why does my boa sound like a beatboxer"? (RI) And, "my boa looks like it has cataracts, are boas supposed to develop cataracts"? (stuck shed)

I personally (as a buyer and a seller) would like to see the boa market maintain its pricing as high as possible. Everyone wants what they can't have and demand creates a wish list which is good for business and the hobby.

I think it's sad that the jungle market has crashed like it has and truthfully the supply isn't THAT high. My thoughts are that the "possible jungles" (questioning whether an investment is worth it) and the supers (an entire litter of jungles) are what's driving the downward price. The sharp albino market has also dropped dramatically along with the motleys. $1500 motleys are a great deal but they stay on the classifieds for some reason.

Well, I suppose in the end I agree with the person who said: don't produce what you're not willing to keep. And I also suppose that goes for buying animals as well.

jb
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