Reptile expo expansion

hellosugaree · 07-05-12, 09:19 AM

Funny video and very true

A few points with explicit language.

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moshirimon · 07-05-12, 09:43 AM

hahahahah that was funny. kinda true though in my opinion way too many ball pythons at expos. just my thought

hellosugaree · 07-05-12, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by moshirimon

hahahahah that was funny. kinda true though in my opinion way too many ball pythons at expos. just my thought

I agree. Too many ball pythons in general. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer animals that actually do stuff.

Kettennatter · 07-05-12, 11:28 AM

Never realized how hard it is to follow the subtitles when the audio is about something altogether different.

Based on what I see at my local pet store it seems that ball pythons sell. (No matter that gorgeous corns are available at the same place.) Nevermind that I can pick up a "free" ball on Craigslist if I pay $75 for the setup. I don't claim to understand.

MoreliAddict · 07-05-12, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hellosugaree

I agree. Too many ball pythons in general. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer animals that actually do stuff.

There's alot of ball pythons because of the demand. It may be just the overwhelming majority, but they prefer pets that don't bite...

hellosugaree · 07-05-12, 12:58 PM

I remember the first time I went to a reptile show. I was all excited, expecting to see all kinds of cool stuff. I got there and within 5 minutes I was thinking "WTF is this? They should call this a ball python show."

Kettennatter · 07-05-12, 01:23 PM

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There's alot of ball pythons because of the demand. It may be just the overwhelming majority, but they prefer pets that don't bite...

Then, why do people keep on getting cats? If I had a ball python for each time I got clawed or bitten by a cat, I'd be at those expos for sure.

StudentoReptile · 07-05-12, 01:50 PM

One thing I just realized today...one reason ball pythons are so stinkin' popular is because PARENTS like ball pythons. Think about it: most parents cringe at the thought of their child having a pet snake, but can be persuaded by the motionless sphere of scales that only a baby ball python be. How many pet store clerks have used the line, "See? It just sits there..." LOL, can't say that about most other snakes, can ya?

Kettennatter · 07-05-12, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

One thing I just realized today...one reason ball pythons are so stinkin' popular is because PARENTS like ball pythons. Think about it: most parents cringe at the thought of their child having a pet snake, but can be persuaded by the motionless sphere of scales that only a baby ball python be. How many pet store clerks have used the line, "See? It just sits there..." LOL, can't say that about most other snakes, can ya?

That's somewhat sad, but you might be onto something. Many people don't like the "slithering" aspect of a snake. It's easy to cup your hands and place that ball of a snake into it; very non-threatening.

P.S.: It also seems that every store clerk seems to recommend a BP as the first snake.

RandyRhoads · 07-05-12, 06:34 PM

I pee'd a little. Where's Mykee

jaleely · 07-05-12, 07:06 PM

that was pretty funny actually...lol too true, too.

hellosugaree · 07-05-12, 08:24 PM

Where's Alessia?

StudentoReptile · 07-05-12, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kettennatter

That's somewhat sad, but you might be onto something. Many people don't like the "slithering" aspect of a snake. It's easy to cup your hands and place that ball of a snake into it; very non-threatening.

P.S.: It also seems that every store clerk seems to recommend a BP as the first snake.

...and why do you think that is? Might be because its an easy sale....who knows? Makes one wonder, though...

I'll be honest, back when I worked at my LPS, if I was trying to get someone to just HOLD a snake (not even to necessary sell one), the baby BP almost always won them over. Any other snake was too active, but I open up the BP cage, take one out and stick it in the kids hands, parents are like, "...Huh, well THAT's not so bad..."

Kettennatter · 07-07-12, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

...and why do you think that is? Might be because its an easy sale....who knows? Makes one wonder, though...

I'll be honest, back when I worked at my LPS, if I was trying to get someone to just HOLD a snake (not even to necessary sell one), the baby BP almost always won them over. Any other snake was too active, but I open up the BP cage, take one out and stick it in the kids hands, parents are like, "...Huh, well THAT's not so bad..."

I think holding a snake is like test driving a car: The chances of purchasing an item after that go up tremendously. And a ball is not very intimidating to pick up.

Donnie · 07-07-12, 05:38 AM

Great video, made me giggle and so true