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lets just say that if i bought a supersalmon het albino for $4500 and a albino for $3000 and breed them. I will more than likely make my money back in a couple of months after they are born. I plan on buying theses two animals. But i just want to know that I will make my money back so that i don't end up owing money but making some.

Only if you can get them to breed. You should realize that boas are not the easiest thing to breed. Also, complications often occur during breeding that could lead to the death of one or both of the animals. I wouldn't recommend your plan unless you are prepared for them not to breed or possibly even die.

Matt

Don't let the issue of complications deter you. If you're willing to spend the money then try it. Lots of people breed boas and there's that slight chance that something could go wrong. That goes for anything. The test (if you produce babies) is to see who is willing to send you their money rather than a "big name", even though you may have the same animal, as far as genetics go.

I find it strange people who know anything about snakes (and I don't claim to be one of them) would pay hundreds and even thousands more for an animal from a "big name" as opposed to an equal animal from someone who has a good reputation but isn't necessarily a "big name". Actually I think it's quite sad. But I guess most people operate at this level with everything they buy.

- Damian

Come on buy an animal because you like it and if it happens to have a litter so be it.
JP

whell i am trying to get my name out there as much as possible but i think the only way that people will want to buy from me is if i have like big names saying that i am the real deal and that i have good service but that i don't think that will happen. It would be nice though.