I was wondering at a reptile expo how much will a normal cbb emerald tree boa go for on average? I have gone to only 2 expos and have never really taken the time to observe the cost of tree boas plus I know show prices are generally cheaper than of the internet. Thanks to anyone who helps.
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avg cost of emerald
snakeman54
Apr 06, 2006 09:18 PM
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kattivo
Apr 07, 2006 11:06 AM
Prices for true CBB ETBs will be pretty much the same regardless whether you purchase at a show or from a breeder. The price will depend on the visual appeal of the animal...ranging from $300-1200 for Northerns and of course significantly more for Basins and other rarities. Personally, I would not sacrifice quality for the sake of price. However, most prices are negotiable. Purchase a CBB establish animal from a reputable breeder and you will have no worries. Hope this helps!
Phong
billstevenson
Apr 07, 2006 11:22 AM
I don't go to many shows either, however the only ETBs I've seen for sale in those venues were W/C by dealers. They ask from $300 up, but they are not worth considering at all. Very sad.
By "normal" I am assuming northern type and regardless of source, I would expect to pay from $ 450 up for cbb. For that, I'd expect some contact with the actual breeder and a feed and shed record at least. One thing I am convinced of however, is the extra couple of hundred bucks is money well spent for piece of mind and reasonable assurance of a sound animal.
