On average...there is only about 10 clutches produced each year....if that.
And... Tom and I make up half of that number because of the sheer number of females we have.

There are 4 "major" BHP breeders that have been producing animals for many years.....that had nothing the last couple.
There are people who have a pair here and there but, the success rate with those people.....is very small...because of the inconsistent nature of the BHP reproductive cycle.
They are not the type of animal you have success with every year...like a Ball or Carpet...or Blood, or any other snake really.
Simply put...they aren't that easy.

This will keep the prices up and they will remain one of the most solid "investments" in the snake world... because of these facts.
In addition....nice animals will always command top dollar.
I've never sold a BHP for less than what I was asking for (I've even had guys offer more than what I was asking to get the best ones).....and, I have a list a mile long for some of my animals....if I wanted to part with them.
Yes, I'm sure others will drop their prices to move animals, in this economy, etc....but, They will still be solid for many years...because of their breeding inconsistency.

Cheers,
D.

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