February 4, 2012

Practical Principles for Ball Python Breeders

Practical Principles for Ball Python Breeders

In this post Colin offers some of his principles and best practices for ball python breeding, investment and collection management.

What You Do and How You Do It

What You Do and How You Do It

In the post Colin discusses the balance required between the four core functions of reptile husbandry (Feeding, Cleaning, Breeding, Selling).

The Things You Own

handcuffs

“The things you own wind up owning you.” Famous words that ring loud in my ears as I confront the way I have been running my businesses over the past decade.

Sweet Deals On Other People’s Problems

Are you buying adult or baby ball pythons for your collection? Take some time to consider the implications of the short-road to breeding success. You may be getting more trouble than it’s worth.

Breeder Loans and Other Terrible Partnering Ideas

Breeder Loans

Reptile breeder loans are an industry staple for some. This article explores why Colin Weaver thinks that they are not always a good idea and offers many things that need to be considered before doing a breeder loan.

Planning For A Payday

Making a profit in the ball python business requires you to come to terms with how you run things. And you have to have a plan for success. Read what Colin Weaver has to say on the topic.

My Best Customer Is My Biggest Problem

As a ball python breeder I consistently find that I keep the very best of what I produce, even when I should be selling it. It’s a vicious cycle.

Oh, The Places You’ll Go

Reptile breeders have become ad-hoc geneticists with the flurry of boa and python morphs appearing over the last decade. And HR669 has forced many in the reptile community to re-learn just how our government works.

Keep an Eye Out, They Can Bite

Mike Hauck

Mike Hauck was bit in the eye by a ball python while cleaning its cage

Paul McCartney Had It All Wrong!!!

Ivory Ball Python Copulating with Pastel Ivory Ball Python

Black Bee Ball Python (aka Spider Black Pastel)

3 - Way Spider Ball Python Comparison

The black pastel spider ball python (black bee) is a subtle morph, easily overlooked if you are unaware of its subtle markers. This blog shows them.

Disposable Dollars, Disposable Pets

Not every pet owner takes care of their animals. Perhaps its the low cost of obtaining an animal that makes that true. They have no vested financial interest.

I Can’t Stop Feeding

Ball pythons can be difficult feeders. In order to capitalize on their willingness to feed I try to keep rodents on-hand to be ready for when a ball python wants a meal.