To become a reputable dealer/breeder, there are many things one needs to do....

-lean as much as you can, and learn to do things RIGHT

-practice foolproof husbandry techniques (that you have learned) and keep your animals in pristine conditions

-maybe become a member of your local herp society, or visit local groups and become familiar with them

-join and frequent many forums and BOI's where there are others that share your interests/snakes

-be honest and strive to do what is right for the animal and your customer

-brand your name, whether it be with a website, by becoming a vendor at your local shows, or any other way, make sure people know who you are

-should definitely try to go to all local shows and expositions.. this is one of the best ways of getting out there, getting others to see you and meet you, meeting others, and staying on top of what's new and what's hot out there.


There are countless other ways to do this. They all take years of experience and getting to know your snakes and the market as a whole.
Be careful getting involved with the wrong people. People tend to judge you based on who you know, who you stay with, who you deal with.

If you are known for dealing with scam artists that import and sell sick snakes, chances are when someone is looking for a healthy, cbb animal, they will NOT go to you.


When you get satisfied customers, ask them to say so and let it be known! references and good guy posts are a big help!


Take care, Joe
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin

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