Any experience with breeding trades?

[Captain837]

Here is my 2 cents. I would have 3 concerns;
1) With viruses like NIDO going around and the fact that snakes who seem completely healthy can have them I would be very leery about bringing a snake that is not mine into my collection for any reason. Now if the owner does not mind you bringing it in for quarantine and having it tested then I guess that is not such a huge issue.
2) Needing a loaner male could possibly limit your options as far as whit is available. Womas come in a variety of looks, you are going to want to be selective in the male you choose for your female so it enhances and improves on the looks of both animals.
3) Womas are snake eaters, although the risk is low, there is a risk you could potentially end up finding one snake missing and one fat and happy.
With that said, if you find someone you can trust who has an animal that would compliment your animal then go for it.
Another option you may or may not have considered. It does not take long to get a male to breeding size. Pick out the perfect male, breed them then sell him with the babies through your pet store connection.

[smoothie4l]

Originally Posted by Captain837

Here is my 2 cents. I would have 3 concerns;
1) With viruses like NIDO going around and the fact that snakes who seem completely healthy can have them I would be very leery about bringing a snake that is not mine into my collection for any reason. Now if the owner does not mind you bringing it in for quarantine and having it tested then I guess that is not such a huge issue.
2) Needing a loaner male could possibly limit your options as far as whit is available. Womas come in a variety of looks, you are going to want to be selective in the male you choose for your female so it enhances and improves on the looks of both animals.
3) Womas are snake eaters, although the risk is low, there is a risk you could potentially end up finding one snake missing and one fat and happy.
With that said, if you find someone you can trust who has an animal that would compliment your animal then go for it.
Another option you may or may not have considered. It does not take long to get a male to breeding size. Pick out the perfect male, breed them then sell him with the babies through your pet store connection.

Thank you for taking the time to write all this out! It was just a thought about maybe something to try in the future. Looks like I'll be picking out and buying a guy myself if I ever decide to do it