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Posted by Doug T on July 31, 2002 at 14:41:40:
In Reply to: Acquiring Eastern Indigos.... posted by dave b on July 31, 2002 at 12:10:25:
You've noticed a rise in price but what you didn't catch, because you aren't a breeder, is the rise in demand. But one more thing comes into play and that's the Endangered Species Act. Because it limits how and where you sell indigos and requires acquisition of permits,it actually decreases the demand and pushes the price of indigos down. If I could sell my animals to anyone, without the hassles of permits, I could double the price and still not produce enough.
Because indigos aren't a very prolific species, don't expect the prices to come down a lot either. But as a forum regular put it a while back, price is just one more hurdle to jump to get the animals you want.
Just my thoughts,
Doug T
:I have been researching the purchase of indigos for quite some time, knowing that it is a true commitment, a little different than other snakes. Now as I am prepared to do the paperwork and contact breeders, I see prices have gone from $350-400 ea (very reasonable) to $500-1000 ea(not so reasonable). What has changed in the captive population, the market or the breeders (? I don't know any breeders personally ...)to bring about the price increase? I would love to be caring for indigos in my collection, but it looks like I will have to wait. Anyone that can explain this , please feel to tell me, on or off the forum.
:Thanks,
:Dave B
