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.
Wholesale (or is it Whoresale?) Pricing
Pricing in the reptile business is driven by two very different factors: value and margin. In this post Colin explores the two and how they relate to breeders and flippers/wholesalers.
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.
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.
Python Polarization
The media and a tiny handful of government officials continue to advocate a python ban when they are not informed enough to have an opinion that is based on anything other than misinformation and fear.
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.
A Few of This Season’s Pairings
A few pictures of animals in my ball python collection that were locked up and breeding when I went through with today with a camera.