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Kylashnikov
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/06/2011 : 01:09:32
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I've put it in here as this is really a subject that could cover a number of snake species etc.
I obviously have an interest in snakes otherwise I wouldn't be here, and recently I've been trying to learn genetics etc with the help of my girlfriend as she took A level biology, and she's bloody good at it to be honest haha.
Anyway I was just wondering how much of a market there is for morphs, as in the future when I've learnt (a lot more) about royals and their breeding (eventually other types of snake, hence me putting the thread here) I'd be interesting in breeding them. I'd do so lovingly of course and if there is a market for it I'd consider making a small business out of it. I'm not sure if I'm being overly ambitious over it or not, just wondering if any of you have any experience in anything like this?
I'm currently at university so it's just an idea in the pipeline at the moment, I'd even love to do it as a hobby alongside another job to be honest if I had time to care for a lot of critters. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 07:31:53
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I think alot of us are going down this path, I know I am.
The industry is quite popular at the moment so the market is busy but that could be just because so many people are buying morphs to breed themselves :) |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 10:10:00
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| I'm thinking of doing this also but the only problem is, is that the morphs that are a couple of hundred pounds now might only be 40 or 50 in three years time so my advise would be to buy the best morphs you can now, then in three years have a go and if it works great if not at least you'd have some really lovely snakes in your collection either way make sure you have fun and enjoy the animals :) |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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Kylashnikov
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 12:37:32
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Thanks for getting back to me guys, I understand that it's a very tricky thing to do, I'd probably do it as a hobby first and foremost, and then sell on the babies that I don't have room to keep. So really it'd end up being a hobby that I get paid for. I've had a few little fun ideas that I haven't really seen on other breeders websites too, but I'm afraid I'll have to keep that secret  |
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Breeding Pythons (or other snakes)
