Hatchies

[mungus]

I've read a few for sale add's lately on various sites regarding hatchies.
Its seems to me that a lot more people are selling non-feeding hatchies lately.
Now, I would hope that who ever are buying these non-feeding hatchies know how
to get them feeding or else they just might die.
Ok, they normally sell for much less, but is this a responsible action from the breeders ???
I just hope that the breeders are'nt in this for the wrong reasons, as we all like to make
a dollar out of a hobby that we love, but never at the expense of an reptile / animal.
Just thinking out load.
Cheers,
Aleks.

[MatE]

I really cant see the problem with getting hatchies feeding before i sell them.Its only a couple of months for most to get eating with the occasional one taking longer.I dont like to sell mine before they start feeding anyway unless i know the person is capable of getting the little bloke to eat.

[Nephrurus]

"Non-feeding childreni"

It's a great way to get repeat customers.



-H

[larks]

I for 1 think this is a good thing as long as the buyer knows what their doing and the risks involved.
It works out good for the buyer as they get a cheeper animal and works great for the seller as the have less to get feeding.
But I do feel that the breeder/seller has an obligation to be as sure as possible that the buyer has the know how to care for these none-feeders.

[hornet]

the thing is so many who buy these non feeders are first time keepers and have no idea what they are doing and end up losing them.

[wokka]

Its just like having kids. Some people enjoy the thrill of the moment without considering the ongoing responsibilities. Everyone wants to breed their pets without often considering the additional work and exspense which is required after the great day. There is certainly an arguement for charging higher prices for hatchoes to promote better care and committment from new owners. I doubt that you can be aware of "what yopu are in for" with difficult hatchoes if you haven't been there. I know one difficult feeder is a bloody nuisance whereas a few in many hatchoes doesn't require much extra effort.

[cockney red]

Not a sensible practice IMO.

[slither]

in my opinion i would always sell a hatchy after its feeding well to me its just the bettter thing to do i mean these people say they know how to get em feeding but if they dont i dont want ly lil ones dying and i like to know they go to good homes and will be looked after well

[Jonno from ERD]

My preference, when purchasing captive bred animals, is to buy them as soon as they are born/hatch out.

[GSXR_Boy]

Isn't that part of the fun?
Getting them to eat, and then eat on a regular basis?Whatch them grow up etc etc.
You know the history, weights etc,everything about them.

[zulu]

Yeh ime with jonno,i like to get hatchlings feeding myself its half the fun of it,like new borns that are little espescially with bhps,dont want them 3ft long when i get them.

[MrBredli]

I don't have any problem with it, as long as both parties are well aware and on the same level. However, if the breeder feels that a potential buyer lacks the experience/knowledge to get them feeding, then they really should refuse to sell, or at the very least, offer ongoing support until the snakes are feeding well.

[stusnake]

From a customer point of view you would have to way it up; why is the breeder offloading so soon?, is it a good bargain?, buying reptiles is becomeing more like buying a car- you get what you pay for and there are a lot of lemons out there.

From a breeder point of view: provided the hatchling is in good condition and if customer is experienced and willing to take it on, all well and good. Selling to someone inexperienced- chances are the hatchling is on borrowed time. At the end of the day if a hatchling dies, youll end up with a disgruntled customer who will probably bad mouth ya and there goes your credibility.

Whats a little extra time to sell a good feeding hatchling and have the peace of mind youve got a satisfied customer who will recomend you to others.

[Slateman]

If you have 60 of them go, and some times not much time to start them, it is OK to sell them as non feeders. But buyer must be experienced enough to do the rest.

[Rosemary]

We just dont sell them until they have had at least 6 feeds and these are consequetive feeds - no assist feeding in the middle, no matter how long it takes to get them eating. Have had one that took 2 years, eats like a trooper now and another 12 months, well while perservering with. The growth rate remarkably increases once they eat by themselves.