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I have a question... My dad has a tax ID number and he said I could use it, do you think I could buy reptiles at wholesale prices?

Its possible... but most likely need to spend a minimum amount or order size to buy wholesale. Also some wholesalers won't sell at all unless you meet a minimum order size per month. If its a one time purchase thing, they won't even bother with you.

Best thing to do, is check the wholesaler websites and see what their terms and conditions are.
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PHLdyPayne

i'm tryin to start my own busniess from home but i will do that thanks a lot

You could if you wanted to save some $$$ on imported animals.. I work with a wholesaler, and its not all that fun. Yes you do get some deals, and some sweet offers, but you have to buy a large amount (excess of $1,000 for animals and another $100 in shipping in our case) to make it worth the effort. Now, not all the animals are discounted much), I sell berdies at $30-$35 "wholesale" sometimes even at $25ea only to have my friend add $5-$10 more, to break even and gain a profit. From what I've expereienced you have to purchase more than $5,000 in animals to get you those $200 turtles down to $90ea. Like caiman lizards... they're advertised at $1800ea on kingsnake, wholesale they run bout $1000ea

Raul