You may get varying answers on the need for hibernating a Russian, but there are a number of problems associated with not hibernating, as far as I understand. I'll defer to other, more-experienced-with-Russian-folk, to comment.

I am keen to market prices, however, and $250 is far too much, even accounting for differences in care and quality provided by "breeders".

You should be able to get one of the current young Russians (many of whom were hatched from eggs of imported females ) for $150 or less.

The switch from a sulcutta to a russian will (if you choose to make it) be a marked one. Even with hibernating needs, I think you'll find the relative ease of a Russian will be refreshing.

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