February 4, 2012

On the Economic Viability of Ball Python Breeding

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.

Satisfied Needs Don’t Motivate

Why do people buy certain snakes? Is it based solely on their price? Or are there other factors? In this blog post Colin discusses some of the reasons price is not most important.

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.

A Date Which Will Live In Infamy

The March 7, 2009 Long Island Reptile show was one of the worst reptile trade shows in recent memory. Attendance was poor and people were not adding reptiles to their collections.