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I've owned several reptiles for a few years now and want to breed them. I want to maybe breed them and turn it into a profitable hobby. well, I'd at least like it to pay for itself. I've done some research lately but can't find any info on what would be a good species to start with. I've thought about Ball Pythons, leos, MAYBE beardies. They don't seem to take up to much space, I can provide separate enclosures up until copulation, and can afford. Also, in order to profit, would I need to save for a certain morph, or het? Thank you
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looking to start breeding herps...i need some info
FMXProCR
Aug 06, 2004 09:04 PM
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meretseger
Aug 07, 2004 08:27 AM
I say pick something you really love, and become an expert at it. Breeding herps is such a hassle that if you don't love it, you won't put enough energy into it to make it profitable. If you're getting into morphs, I'd buy beautiful hets and make a morph that looks better or at least different than everyone else's. It's cheaper and good for the bloodline.
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FMXProCR
Aug 07, 2004 01:17 PM
the only thing I can't seem to find info on regarding them is how many I can house together in certain size enclosures. I have a 50 gallon, a 29 long, and the size goes down, If necessary I can buy a bigger one. Thnx for your help.
meretseger
Aug 07, 2004 07:47 PM
Dunno... my snake breeding projects are sand boas and Asian ratsnakes. I house the ratsnakes seperately but some of the sand boas in pairs. Housing everyone in their own tank is really much easier, and even sand boas need to be seperated part of the year to breed well. Sooo you should at least have the ability to house your snakes seperately for at least part of the year, would be my guess. One of your best friends will be record keeping, even though that's kind of hypocritical from me because I'm not good at it. I'd also get a good scale and The Reproductive Husbandry of Boas and Pythons. And get an expert opinion on your incubator options, ahead of time! I really hate eggs.
Oh yeah, I guess I'm breeding Boas too, or I'm really thinking about it. I gotta get some males!
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