Blood Prices?

Pinto2 · 08-11-05, 03:34 PM

I'm thinking about getting a new snake, probably somtime after christmas. I would really like to get a blood python. Although this will be my second snake i will own, i have experience with handling columbian redtails. My question is, what is a reasonable price for one? I am only interested in babies, so that may affect the price. Also, when do their eggs usually hatch, so i know when to buy one. Thanks in advance, Daniel.

YoungBuck · 08-11-05, 07:28 PM

It all depends on the quality of Blood you want. Will you be breeding it? Or just as a pet? Ieither or, the colour/how dark really affects the price. If you want a nice dark red blood, they can be a bit pricey. If you wanted a more pale looking Blood, of course they will be a bit cheaper. IMO, I really like the dark caramel looking bloods as apposed to most liking the dark reds. Both look great though. Maybe if you go more into detail, we can help a little more. Hope this helps a bit

Mike

SerpentLust · 08-11-05, 09:06 PM

I'm also researching the purchase of a blood. From what I've gatherred you're looking at, in canadian prices:

Borneo Short Tail around $200-$250
Red Bloods $250-$300
Black Bloods $300-$400

That's the research I've been doing with different breeders, pet stores, wholesalers, etc.

I'm hoping to get a blood at the expo, unless the better half caves and gets me the blue tongue skink I've been begging for lol

Jenn

Edit: These are all CB prices, of course WC would be cheaper but I don't recommend it...

Pinto2 · 08-11-05, 09:07 PM

Ok, into more detail i will go. I would like the blood to be a nice snake, but i'm keeping him for a pet, and will most likly pick what ever colour i like best, without thinking about rarity. Breedings not a issue as i am 15 and live in my parents house (parents dislike pets, especially reptiles). I hope this helps. As well, would someone who lives by me quote some prices they have seen, or could others recommend breeders websites that could ship, or that are within an hours driving distance. Thanks

Reticsrule · 08-11-05, 09:16 PM

if you go on kingsnake.com there are tons of bloods (mostly reds) that are under $100. i have also seen bloods at my local reptile show that were $100 or under. if you can it would probably be best to get a cb baby from a reptile show near you that way you dont have to pay shipping. good luck and keep us updated!

SerpentLust · 08-11-05, 11:06 PM

Erm, he lives in Canada and the people on Kingsnake.com with them for $100 are from the US. It's way too much of a hassle to get them into canada.

Try Grant at port credit pets and I know Corey Woods has produced some. Also if you want black bloods Henry Piorun should have some in two months.

Jenn

YoungBuck · 08-11-05, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinto2

Breedings not a issue as i am 15 and live in my parents house (parents dislike pets, especially reptiles).

I wouldn't go with a Blood then my friend...how about a nice Ball Python? Not to be rude, but you are aware that you should have an enclosure about 6'x2'x2' right? It's not mandatory, but recommended. As well, Bloods can be some of the strongest Pythons around? I've heard some Bloods can get up to be 5x stronger than a BCI. They are VERY powerful snakes and on the event that it is in a bad mood...watch out~!!! The majority of female bloods that I have seen are about as wide as a plastic 2L Coke bottle. These snakes also need high humidity, and require quite large meals. Word of the wise...if your parents don't like reptiles...stay away from a blood.

SerpentLust · 08-12-05, 01:09 AM

I don't see a point in descriminating against age. My parents disliked snakes in the home when I got my first pair of ATB's. I believe as long as Pinto2 does his research and has someone else around for handling and things he could get a Blood.

And yeah I recommend 6' enclosures too, you'll see alot of caresheets saying 4' but I think that's poppycock.

However I would still say get a Black Blood they get smaller and are gorgeous.

Jenn

YoungBuck · 08-12-05, 01:19 AM

I'm not trying to discriminate him in any way, shape, or form Jenn. I am just merely saying that these are big snakes that need alot of room and alot of care when being handled. I know that my parents wouldn't of wanted me having a 6' enclosure in the house with a 15lb snake made up of pur muscle. If anything happened I know my parents would of freaked out and not been able to help me if that were the situation. If he truly does want a blood then go for it man~! All the best to you~! But IMO he should start out a little smaller. And nowhere in my post did I say anything about his age~!

Pinto2 · 08-12-05, 08:52 AM

Thanks for all the info, and don't worry about the enclouser. I will simply find a book shelf someone is throwing out and turn it into a cage. Thats what i'm doing right now for my king. Also, not that it matters, but by the time i get one, i will be 16. One last question. If i start this guy in a rumbermaid, a big one. How long untill he out grows it, and what size will he be?? Thanks

SerpentLust · 08-12-05, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungBuck

I'm not trying to discriminate him in any way, shape, or form Jenn. I am just merely saying that these are big snakes that need alot of room and alot of care when being handled. I know that my parents wouldn't of wanted me having a 6' enclosure in the house with a 15lb snake made up of pur muscle. If anything happened I know my parents would of freaked out and not been able to help me if that were the situation. If he truly does want a blood then go for it man~! All the best to you~! But IMO he should start out a little smaller. And nowhere in my post did I say anything about his age~!

lol don't need to get defensive it's just what I gatherred because you quoted the part where he had quoted his age.

You are quite right about the precautions and dangers however.

My man and I are getting our first blood, but he's 6'6" and quite strong so I'll always have someone to help haha

Jenn

Invictus · 08-12-05, 11:16 AM

I'm 100% with YoungBuck on this one. Pinto2, bloods are UNBELIEVABLY strong, and many of them are quite aggressive. Their captive care is significantly more difficult than a boa constrictor, and handling them is WAY different. You can't convert a bookcase into an enclosure for a blood - they are too big and too heavy. In my opinion, having experience "handling" boas does not make you qualified to handle a fully grown blood python. And if your parents don't like snakes, are they going to like having a 6'+ monster in the house that weighs in excess of 30-40lbs? Are they going to like you having 5lb rabbits in the freezer? Do you even know how to keep humidity at 80-90% in an enclosure? I don't think you're ready for a blood. Wait until you have your own place.

headdown · 08-12-05, 11:50 AM

I'd also have to agree with Ken, they are sooo much different than handling a boa, not too mention boas don't strike or tag that often which 8 out of 10 times your blood will and even as babies their bites hurt a heck of alot more than a boas :medopen: , If I were you I'd wait a bit and try and find some at shows, stores, breeders etc. where they will allow you to handle one or two a bit just to get the feel of it because they definately are a little bit awkward and very strong not to mention very unpredictable, I know I can have mine out and they seem fine and mellowed out and then WHAM they'll turn so quickly trying to get a chomp in, I definately dread blood cage cleaning day LOL! I'd say go with a ball python and work your way up to a blood once you've had a little bit of time to think it through more and hopefully get some hands on experience.

Invictus · 08-12-05, 12:00 PM

Yeah, that's the thing with bloods - no posturing, no displays, no hissing, no warning - just WHAM.

Jeff_Favelle · 08-12-05, 01:15 PM

Yep, I totally agree with Ken and other. But still, VERY VERY cool pythons to work with. I only ever had a pair many years ago, but I always vowed one day to own them again. They aren't for beginners though.