February 5, 2012

A Continued Analysis of Ball Python Investment

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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.

The Law of Large Numbers

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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?

Reptile Showverload

The number of reptile shows has hat critical mass on the East Coast. In the article Colin explores the reasons why and offers some suggestions on how to react.

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.

Welcome to the World, Little Man

Bumble Bee Ball Python Hatching

A 3 second old ball python. I had my camera as this bumble bee ball python poked through its egg for the first time. Such a cool event to witness.

Keep an Eye Out, They Can Bite

Mike Hauck

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

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.

What Can Phil Zimmerman Teach The Reptile Community?

What Can Phil Zimmerman Teach The Reptile Community?

Note:  This is not a political tirade.  Please bear with me.  I have a point that deals with reptiles. First off, who the heck is Phil Zimmerman?  I suspect that very few people in the reptile world have ever heard of him.  Without boring you with details let’s just say that Phil is a super-smart [...]

We’re Going Streaking! Silver Streaking, That Is

Silver Streak Ball Python

The Silver Streak is a Super Pastel Black Pastel Ball Python. It is fast becoming an essential component in the ball python breeder’s breeding collection.

Bloated Belly’s, Shedding, Flipping, And Other Ball Python Mind Games

Ball python breeding is a repetitive cycle, each stage offers different things over which to worry. Ovulation, shedding, flipping are today’s focus.

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.

You’re Growns Up and You’re Growns Up!!!

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Raising your own ball python morphs and breeding them to other animals you also raised is incredibly rewarding; both personally and financially.

Feeling Right About White …Snakes, That Is

Male Ivory Ball Python with Female Yellow Ball Python (Het Ivory)

A brief commentary on the beauty of solid white ball pythons including ivory ball pythons, black-eyed leucistics & blue eyed leucistsics.

Panda Pied Ball Python Video

Video of the Panda Pied Ball Python (Piebald Super Black Pastel)