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RE: Being a hobbyist hurts herp industry

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Posted by: OHI at Sat Nov 20 12:59:02 2010   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by OHI ]  
   

Yes, this is true I believe but I am no accountant. I don't know what all the "tricks" are to stay a business. But everyone should make an effort to do so. Businesses have protections and thus can be used to stop the banning agenda. Hobbyists have zero protections.

Most breeders make money. You have almost zero dollars in a captive neonate offspring because you have to take care of the parents anyway. I am sure most breeders can show a profit.

I think I know where you are going with this. People who take trips to wild collect their breeding stock probably lose money thus they can't be a business? Yes, collectors who go after uncommon, specific species would probably show a loss. But they also don't collect all of what they see to maximize their trip. However, many collect "gas money" snakes to help offset costs. Two things here: One, the cost of wild caught animals should be a lot higher. And second, don't claim your collecting trip as an expense. If the goal is to show a profit so you can maintain being a business because it is good for you and the herp industry then that is what you should do.

Welkerii

   

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