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12-May-08, 01:27 PM
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I am moving to WA at the end of the year and so I have to give up my little girl cos of the blanket ban on Pythons into WA  . So I researched the possibility of getting a BHP or Woma next year when we're there. But is it just me or are reptiles terribly expensive and overpriced in WA?  Is it like that everywhere or am I just looking in the wrong place?
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12-May-08, 01:37 PM
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They do seem to be more expensive due to the restricted supply. At least you don't have to pay the $180 export fee for wild caught 
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12-May-08, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Luvlace  But is it just me or are reptiles terribly expensive and overpriced in WA? | No. Your spot on. Totally agree.
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12-May-08, 01:41 PM
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Na snakes are pretty much over priced everywhere, it just doesn't make sense. you'll find most womas start around the $ 650 mark & go up from there. I'm having the same problem trying to find snakes at the right price.
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12-May-08, 01:43 PM
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it also costs $1000 a year to be a breeder (farmer) which is pretty expensive so I guess they pass some of that cost on. It doesnt cost us any extra to breed here.
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12-May-08, 01:54 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Aug-06 Location: Alexandria - Sydney Gender: | | | WA has only recently introduced the ability to keep reptiles legally. So they are still meeting demands, a lot of animals are still wild caught over there. And has mentioned if you sell animals you need to have a breeders license. Quote:
Originally Posted by chippa8 Na snakes are pretty much over priced everywhere, it just doesn't make sense. you'll find most womas start around the $ 650 mark & go up from there. I'm having the same problem trying to find snakes at the right price. | On that, if you don’t like the price of reptiles why you in it. Reptiles are prices for a reason, if you don’t like them try keeping fish. I bet if you had woma’s, you wouldn’t be selling them for $100 you would sell them the same as everyone else. They aren’t expensive, it’s supply and demand and they are dropping considerably.
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12-May-08, 02:03 PM
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Not all W.A reptiles for sale over here are more expensive that other states, some are in fact cheaper.
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12-May-08, 02:47 PM
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Yes it can be pricey here but at least it's helping to stop irresponsible people from buying them (for now)
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12-May-08, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chippa8 Na snakes are pretty much over priced everywhere, it just doesn't make sense. you'll find most womas start around the $ 650 mark & go up from there. I'm having the same problem trying to find snakes at the right price. | Yeah so it seems. I don't mind paying up to $1500 for a Woma but $2500 sounds a little hard to swallow. I understand supply and demand etc. But if there are places in WA that are more reasonably priced, then I would be very interested.
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12-May-08, 04:25 PM
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You can buy womas in W.A for $1500.
We have been selling womas in W.A for that price and also the Reptile trader of late.
Cheers Dave
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12-May-08, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by PilbaraPythons You can buy womas in W.A for $1500.
We have been selling womas in W.A for that price and also the Reptile trader of late.
Cheers Dave | Well I'll keep an eye out. I'm not in WA till the end of the year and so i'll be looking to buy early next year. I hope there is a price drop by then cos I don't wanna spend anymore than I have to, of course. But reptiles have become a passion so I will defintely have to start a collection soon when I'm in my new home, regardless of price.
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12-May-08, 04:54 PM
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Is there a breeder fee? i know that you can't sell what you breed unless you are a registered breeder or something, can anyone clarify this please?
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12-May-08, 06:28 PM
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O.K. here's a stupid question about to be asked, please forgive my ignorance. Why is it that snakes in W.A. are so highly priced when many are wild caught? It seems to me that if you catch them, you get them for free, therefore the prices should be lower. Sure there are fees, permits etc., but there isn't the initial purchase price. I've often wondered this and I'm sure there is a valid reason.
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12-May-08, 06:37 PM
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There is a takers liscence that I belive is rather expensive!
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12-May-08, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jen Is there a breeder fee? i know that you can't sell what you breed unless you are a registered breeder or something, can anyone clarify this please? | its simple,phone ken at the reptile trader at rockingham on 95272245,and he will give you all the info you need.despite all the talk he is a great guy,and a better sales person so be warned.
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