One thing you do need to consider. Some of the more desirable native snakes are not bred, or if they are, not yet in sufficient quantities to satisfy demand. My Regal Ringneck is a very desirable native that is only (at this time) available w/c.



Strangely, one of the rarest snakes in the USA, The South Florida Mole King (less than 40 known from the wild) is captive bred and there is little demand for it. I know of only two people who breed this and both don't sell a lot of them. Yet I know a number of herpers who dream of catching a Okeetee(I apologise for mispelling, but I'm not near my books)Red Rat though it is quite commonly available (and cheap!) c/b.



Frank
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