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Does anyone have an opinion who is a better Ball Python breeder Mike Wilbanks or Bob Clark? I have been looking at both and was just hoping for some opinions. Also if anyone has any experiences with either positive or negative.
-Abby

I only have experience with Bob Clark. We purchased a plain old normal from him about three months ago. Bob was very friendly and helpful on the telephone, and he delivered exactly what we wanted. It didn't seem to bother him that I wasn't purchasing a $20,000 snake and instead purchased a $39.00 special. It came perfectly healthy and has been eating F/T mice twice a week since its arrival. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with his company again.

Thank you. When you got the snake was it used to being fed f/t or did you have to work with it?

I believe all of their hatchlings are fed live mice, but to be honest I don't really know. When our critter arrived, I put him in his cage (it was pre-setup), left him alone for a week and then offered him a F/T mouse (warm on tongs) in a seperate container. He ate it and has never refused a meal- all his meals have been F/T mice. I ordered some rat pups from Rodent Pro and I'm hoping he'll take right to them too.

Hello. You can not go wrong with either one. Both of them are very professional. I have seen many morphs from both of them, and they are outstanding animals. I have not yet bought from Mike, but I have purchased a few snakes from Bob. The snakes I got from Bob ate immediately. They have since grown to be beautiful, healthy breeders. Which ever one you choose to buy from, you will not be disappointed. Both of them have some of the highest quality animals, and they both strive to make everyone feel comfortable with their purchase. One good thing about these two guys, they will be around next year, and the next, and the next.... for any support you may need. I would not hesitate to buy from either. Enjoy, and good luck on your new purchase.

Jason