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What herps should I get?

Joel Macy

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Hello everyone, I live in Wichita Kansas and would like to become a very small time reptile breeder. I'm sixteen. I have some beardies, corn snakes and the like but I was wondering what YOU would be interested in if I bred a pair of something more unusual. I want a species that wouldn't take up too much space and is relatively easy to care for. It needs to be in high demand also. So basically, please list some herps that are AWSOMETASTIC that you wish you could have, but are more rare in the reptile trade. I was thinking boas, smaller pyhons, and some lizard species, such as ackies and panther chameleons. You can list amphibs too! Vietnamese mossy frogs and pixie frogs are my favorites. Thanks!
 
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Reptile breeding is for the more experienced folks. I think you should worry about keeping the reptiles until you have a few years experience at least.

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Joel Macy said:
Hello everyone, I live in Wichita Kansas and would like to become a very small time reptile breeder. I'm sixteen. I have some beardies, corn snakes and the like but I was wondering what YOU would be interested in if I bred a pair of something more unusual. I want a species that wouldn't take up too much space and is relatively easy to care for. It needs to be in high demand also. So basically, please list some herps that are AWSOMETASTIC that you wish you could have, but are more rare in the reptile trade. I was thinking boas, smaller pyhons, and some lizard species, such as ackies and panther chameleons. You can list amphibs too! Vietnamese mossy frogs and pixie frogs are my favorites. Thanks!
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If beardies and corns is what you love, invest in good stock and breed them. Check out demand first.
I suggest you pick species that you love to work with.
One lizard I personally find awesome is the shinisaurus, and there is a small but steady demand. But nicely colored beardies might be better to start with.
Mossy frogs have a fair demand, they are pretty awesome as well.

Start out small, get some experience, a couple of years where you can get a better idea of costs, time involved, and learn and earn a good rep as a good honest seller. There are two different sets of skills: how to keep and raise the critters, and how to market and sell.

Good luck!
 
I'm 15 and I've bred reptiles since I was smaller (usually on accident, sometimes my middle school self thought they'd be cute together 😉) and I've made bank doing so. This is a great area to work in, but definitely make sure you're educated in finances and budgeting first. Initial investments are usually a must, but you could work around them I guess. Good luck.

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