In this post Colin offers some of his principles and best practices for ball python breeding, investment and collection management.
Let the UK Be a Lesson
November 29, 2011 By 9 Comments
In this post Colin draws comparisons to the ban on gun ownership in the UK to the eventual fate of reptile ownership in the United States.
What You Do and How You Do It
June 10, 2011 By 6 Comments
In the post Colin discusses the balance required between the four core functions of reptile husbandry (Feeding, Cleaning, Breeding, Selling).
Why Do You Support Breeding?
June 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
In this post Colin discusses why he breeds animals and addresses the debate surrounding whether people should buy or adopt/rescue their next pet.
Commerce, Fear and Legislation
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the post Colin discusses how the federal government can use fear as the basis for legislation.
The Real Cost of Shipping Reptiles
May 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Shipping reptiles is part of the business. Though we are many in number we are often far apart and it is a frequent occurrence that the person who has the snake you want lives somewhere other than across town. And so we ship. And it’s expensive. From FedEx to UPS to Delta Dash there is [...]
Getting Big by Producing Small
April 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
In this article Colin explores the wisdom behind trying to hit on very long odds. Does it make sense to focus on lower-end production or to swing for the designer morph fences?
A Continued Analysis of Ball Python Investment
March 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
In this post Colin continues to contemplate the capacity for profitability in the ball python business. By continuously working to be realistic about the potential for profit Colin hopes to make sure his breeding business stays in the black.
Imagination, Luck and Opportunity
December 29, 2010 By 4 Comments
Being the first to produce a particular designer morph ball python grants you the right to name it. But what does it take to get in such a position? In this post Colin explores what it really takes to earn the right.
Five Stages …Minus One
November 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
In this post Colin revisits the reptile ban issues and compares the emotions reptile owners feel to those who experience traumatic events in their lives.
Genetic Provenance, Insanity, and Spoiled Milk
November 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
In this post Colin writes about the fallout of an animal’s genetics being inaccurate.
The Law of Large Numbers
October 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
In this posts Colin examines the odds of producing a certain ball python morph. The Punnet Square is usually used as a guide but just how much faith can we put in its promises?
Poop on the Shelves
July 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
In this post Colin discusses some of the deeper considerations when choosing a ball python project in which to invest.
On the Economic Viability of Ball Python Breeding
April 27, 2010 By 9 Comments
Can you really make money in the ball python business? In this post Colin explores the capacity for a startup breeding operation to actually make money. The conclusions are likely to surprise you.
Tell Me What It Takes
April 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
What are the key characteristics/qualities of a successful ball python breeder? Some of them are under your control, some not so much. In this post Colin reflects on some of the characteristics of a successful breeder.
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