On the Economic Viability of Ball Python Breeding
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
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.
The Things You Own
“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.
Perspectives On Tangible Transactions
In this article Colin explains his struggle to come to terms with the things on which he spends money made from the sale of ball pythons.
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.
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
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.
Oh Yes We Can Prevent a Big 5 Ban
There may soon be a ban on large constrictors. Proactive action by the reptile community may be able to stop it. Here is a proposed solution.
Black Bee Ball Python (aka Spider Black Pastel)
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?
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 [...]
Biggest Ball Python Blunder By …Me
Colin Weaver was around at the beginning of the ball python boom. Honestly, he just missed it. He was in the conversations with the big name players but chose to walk away, thinking it wasn’t worth the time or the money. He chalks it up to one of the biggest mistakes of his life. But he’s willing to laugh at himself about it.
We’re Going Streaking! Silver Streaking, That Is
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.
Feeling Right About White …Snakes, That Is
A brief commentary on the beauty of solid white ball pythons including ivory ball pythons, black-eyed leucistics & blue eyed leucistsics.