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What do you think is the most desirable snake to breed for a man on a budget? As far as income goes? As far as ease of propogation goes? Etc.... It seems everyone loves the albinos etc. But for my own eye I love the tri-colors with deep red....

Why does it have to be about money? I enjoy the snakes i have found more then the ones i have bought. Trade your hatchlings with others.

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Doug
....and am I the only one here that thinks designer snakes are ugly ?

Just thinking it would be nice to make a little extra doing something I enjoy

The head markings on the neonate furthest left are awesome! Did you hatch those? What locality are they?

-Cole

That snake never ate and died.
Below is the mom with that clutch.

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Doug
....and am I the only one here that thinks designer snakes are ugly ?

Yes, someone steps up and says what I have thought for years.

Just say no to pink eyed pasty white snakes.

Now w/ that said, I do appreciate the work it has taken someone to breed a type of trait. And I do like hypos. quite a bit. But I'd take a nice looking normal over an albino any day.

As far as most desirable. My advice is to pick an animal that you like. If your goal is to make money at it, good luck.
If you only do it for the money end of it then I don't think you'll have longevity in the hobby. If you do it because you enjoy it and then make money at it, well then that is icing on the cake isn't it.

The gentilis in this thread are nifty looking milks, by the way.

-Dell

Bighorn co. MT. female.

I am NOT trying to breed snakes to get rich. I have loved snakes since I was a kid, it was my passion. I remember having 13 different species of local snakes that i kept for a while and released. I wanted to become a herpetologist as a kid. I have since found new interest, in an old passion. Please don't take my genuine interest for greed. I was simply wondering what snakes were the most desirable, IF i wanted to make a little cash enjoying the hobby. If I breed snakes, I will not be doing it for money. But i don't have a lot of room to keep a bunch of them as well, so why not make a little. If I cant keep them, I would like something someone else wants.... To be honest I dont have the room for MULTIPLE clutches of something nobody wants. If I can support my habit or supplement my income, Why not??? I am only here to get some pointers, as many things have changed in 20 years. I assure my motives lie first and foremost in the snakes not the money. I only wanted to know some info from someone who is up to date on the subject.

I didn't mean to sound as if i was making a personal attack on anyone, my reply was to "why does it always have to be about money". Nothing personal meant, just want some opinions

I echo snake bit & Terry D's sentiments! I'm not one for morphs and much more prefer normals. I don't breed yet, but I'm thinking that for pure enjoyment is the only way to go.

reako45

Locality specific "Temporalis" would be sellers, and often are stunning in coloration. There are also several morphs that have shown up in various localities. Based on what you've said, they may be the snake for you. That said, however, stock can be a bit expensive (compared to nelson's, pueblans, etc.) and hatchlings can be a bit tough to start if you've never worked with small North American milks before. Generic "temporalis" are often available, too (for a lower price) - but your selling market will be smaller. What are your primary criteria for selecting an animal to work with? Space? Budget? Coloration? Ease of raising hatchlings? Ability to move the offspring you produce? In my opinion, all milks are great. I keep both North American and Latin American subspecies, and get enjoyment from both.

-Cole