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Jeff_Favelle
09-12-03, 02:26 AM
I was asked the other day why I have dedicated so much space to a species of snake that yields relatively low prices, compared with some of the other snakes on the market today. I mean, Ian and I hatched 4 Pastel Ball Pythons today where ONE Pastel is worth and ENTIRE clutch of Jungles (almost). It just didn't make sense to this guy, because 3 Jungle cages takes up the space of a whole BP rack that can house 12 adult breeding animals.


I mean, Jungles haven't reached corn snake status, and my animals still hover around the $250-300 mark. But when compared with the Ball Pythons, its just peanuts. So why bother to breed them. Well here's the thing. If you get the right animal, in my opinion, a Jungle Carpet Python is simply the most beautiful, show-stopping display animal on the planet. No kidding. They eat all the time, they are arboreal so they aren't your typical boring snake, and they are easy-as-mud to keep!!! If I were not a breeder and I were only allowed to keep one pair of snakes, I would get the nicest looking pair of Jungles (even if they cost me $500 each!!) and set up a nice display tank with plants and divide it for the two wicked Jungles. They are simply that cool-looking. When I think of tropical, exotic, amazing-looking pythons, ONLY Jungle carpets really come to mind. I remember back a few years when they were like $800 each!! And people bought them by the bucket-loads because they were the prettiest snake around!

Well, in my opinion, they are STILL the prettiest snake around. Not the most expensive, but who cares? Not everyone is into every project for oodles of cash. Some snakes are just a JOY to keep.

Jungle Carpet Pythons are tops on that list.

Sorry to have bored you all. Check out this pic of another little girl that will have her first clutch next year. Would you believe that the camera DULLS her colours? Unreal.


http://members.shaw.ca/Uploaded_pics2/JCF1_new1.jpg


http://members.shaw.ca/Uploaded_pics2/JCF1_new2.jpg


http://members.shaw.ca/galleryb/snakes_banner_final.jpg (http://www.jefffavelle.com)

RepTylE
09-12-03, 03:54 AM
She's absolutely beautiful, Jeff. Jungles are definitely the prettiest, no arguement here.

Jeff_Favelle
09-12-03, 04:07 AM
For sure man. :D


Nice avatar!!

BoidKeeper
09-12-03, 04:31 AM
What a shamless plug. Jungle sales low this year Jeff? Just kidding man I totally agree with you. I might keep one amazing pair some day when other projects get moved out.
Cheers,
Trevor

Emily-Fisher
09-12-03, 05:21 AM
What can I say, Jeff? I'm jelous as hell! I too agree that they are the most gorgeous snakes in trade but I still could never get rid of my corn for one of those guys. I'm considering it, though! Wow, your girl is just GORGEOUS!

Mardy
09-12-03, 07:35 AM
Jungles are sweet, just think in a few years those
pastel balls will be worth nothing and jungles
will still be 250-300.

MArdy

SerpentLust
09-12-03, 07:39 AM
Well said Jeff :) I feel the same way about the pythons in the Antaresia group.

Jenn

Clownfishie
09-12-03, 08:48 AM
She's absolutely gorgeous Jeff :D

vanderkm
09-12-03, 08:49 AM
Gorgeous snake and excellent thoughtful post - brings it back to why we are doing this - I totally agree - the most satisfaction will come from working with the species each person enjoys - it isn't work then - it is pleasure - and jungles are incredible creatures -

And when has anyone ever found you boring Jeff!

mary v.

Invictus
09-12-03, 09:55 AM
I'd love to say that Jungles are underrated, but they aren't. Demand is still huge for them, and I don't think it will go down anytime soon. I think if nothing else, breeders will have to selectively breed the prettiest ones they can get their hands on in order to make their snakes more marketable. This is never a bad thing for the consumer. :)

Jeff_Favelle
09-12-03, 11:31 AM
I'd love to say that Jungles are underrated, but they aren't. Demand is still huge for them, and I don't think it will go down anytime soon.

Oh I agree Invictus. For sure. The demand is HUGE! After the Hondurans, its the snake I get the most emails about! 6-8 years ago, regular people simply couldn't afford to own a pair. Now, for $500 CDN, people can finally get into them without breaking the bank. Its so cool.

Colonel SB
09-13-03, 12:38 AM
Damn Jeff I hope mine turn out half as nice as that one brotha. I've said it before and I'll say it again best JCP's in Canda.

Jeff_Favelle
09-13-03, 02:28 AM
Thanx bro!! Talk to Simon today? We got a deal cooking in case you weren't aware, LOL!

HetForHuman
09-13-03, 02:38 AM
now you got me thinkin about one too Jeff you B@stard,LMAO.

well see what happens at the calgary show eh bud.LOL

Tim_Cranwill
09-13-03, 03:17 AM
Ahh.... :D I'm sold.....

TheRedDragon
09-14-03, 10:04 PM
:jawdrop: Damn you Favelle! :D Jungles are beautiful snakes, and when they get into your hands, they seem to be even more of a screamer. :)

Linds
09-14-03, 10:48 PM
Awesome colour! :D

Jeff_Favelle
09-14-03, 11:35 PM
Thanx! But I am NOT taking ANY credit. These animals look like this because that was nature's design. I had nothing to do with it other than feeding them LOTS and keeping them healthy!

Wait until you own your own. Then you'll think they are 100x MORE gorgeous . :D

Jeff F.