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Posted by Rob Carmichael on August 24, 2002 at 16:21:23:
In Reply to: Indigo prices posted by elaphopeltis how on August 23, 2002 at 20:40:11:
It is all about supply and demand, however, I truly feel that this snake is well worth the high costs that is associated with it. I could charge twice as much for my babies and sell every one of them...maybe I should but since I am a professional herpetologist (NOT a herpetoculturist, I direct a wildlife center that specializes in herps) I would rather hand pick homes for my offspring rather than advertising them (which basically means that they typically go to friends or people I know well). I will also say that I spend MUCH more time in caring for my indigos over other species I work with such as boas,pythons,and venomous species. That is an investment in time and equates directly to the justification of the higher costs. Bottom line is that this is the most beautiful of serpents, in my opinion, and only a handful of dedicated hobbyists/professionals are working with them, and, the sometimes tedius process in obtaining permits usually restricts this species to only the most dedicated of people. But, I have to say that I am somewhat surprised how this snake has kept such a strong market value when many other rare snakes have gone down so much in recent years.
:E.Indigo Prices- first of all, a big hello to my partner to my left at daytona,Dave B. we discussed,and i also saw it posted a few weeks back in the forum,D.c.couperi pricing. i have successfully bred awesome redthroat indigos for a 4 year span 1995-1998, and then 1 unsuccessful clutch this past november from a black pair. i, too, am amazed at how the prices have skied on this handsome serpent. i for one will not subscribe to the stories of :a)increased energy costs,b)not easy to produce/raise,etc,c)increased costs of feeding. these problems and the others addressed apply to all herps,and i have not seen the prices go up this significantly on them. my whole pricing structure with the indigoes was to make them fairly accessible to the seriously interested without taking away their childrens food and clothing,putting them in debtors prison, and in general, gouging. that being said, there is the simple economic law of supply and demand. on this point alone i bow to those who have been breeding couperi all along,and if this is the going price,so be it. just stop hitting us with any excuses. you dont need them, it's supply and demand, folks. just wanted to add my 3 cents. ps where can i get a pair or 2 of awesome red throats cheap? lol
