Great Post Andy,

I think there really is a HUGE HUGE upside to the Boa Market, and people may take this comment out of context. However, you are right, even us who can produce GREAT numbers aren't going to do that every year. It is IMPOSSIBLE to Mass produce without having HUGE COSTS to keep them healthy to produce consistantly. So with that in mind, most people at that level have a great deal of respect for the Market in general. Even though a smartbusiness man should always maximize his potential every year, it is Irrepsonsible of us Breeders who do this for a living to flood the market.

I don't mean to put myself on a "Big" level but I know I can produce good numbers, and I know many people consider myself as one of the "BIGGER" Boa breeders. I know most of the BIGGER Breeders personally, and even though many all can't get along, I think we all understand the great reponsibilty of what to do to keep us in business. It isn't a BS market, but there is a good deal of responsibilty of the people who can make GOOD numbers to ensure good market prices, or they may be shooting themselves in the FOOT!!!

Even though it is a Hobby, it really is a business, it takes BRAINS to Make money in the snake business. The cause of the Downfall of the market is those who are Herpers that just don't get business, they are the ones who usually put the biggest dent in the market. However, this is the Case in EVERY SINGLE HOBBY OR BUSINESS. Thoese people can't put the industry out of business. ONLY the LAW can.

I hope this makes sense. Jeremy

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