Your Reptile and Amphibian Resource and Information Site

Back to Bull-Pine-Gopher Snakes Forum   Forums   Home   Members Area  

Bull-Pine-Gopher Snakes Forum

Pezzist   Concolor1   Artist   Greatballzofire   Pezzist   Greatballzofire  
 Member  Message

 #2008682


Pezzist
View Profile

 Purchasing a Bull Snake

I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction? I’m looking to purchase a bull snake as they are a more aggressive and are beautiful snakes. However, I have not been able to come across a breeder for a quality healthy bull snake. If someone could help me out it would be much appreciated.



05/21/09  10:54am

 #2008799


Concolor1
View Profile



   Message To: Pezzist   In reference to Message Id: 2008682


 Might Be a Herp Shop in a Large City . . .

I see from your profile you you may be close to Milwaukee or possibly Chicago; that’s one possibility . . .

And even if they don’t have bulls, they often offer publicity for shows; my experience has been those frequently offer the best deals. I got my Texas bull as a yearling two years ago for $30 and picked up a hatchling Great Basin gopher last year for the same price (both females, no less).

Others may know of some mail order/on-line sites where you get them shipped FedEx... You pay the shipping on that one of course, and I have nothing against the practice except I’m perennially financially challenged and it does raise the price . . .

Good luck . . .
05/21/09  02:48pm

 #2008814


Artist
View Profile



   Message To: Concolor1   In reference to Message Id: 2008799


 Might Be a Herp Shop in a Large City . . .

have you checked kingsnake.com? it can sometimes have some quality reptiles!
good luck! :CP
05/21/09  03:17pm

 #2009028


Greatballzofire
View Profile



   Message To: Artist   In reference to Message Id: 2008814


 Might Be a Herp Shop in a Large City . . .

Link
Some are really expensive, others are more economical, all are quality.
05/21/09  09:08pm

 #2009160


Pezzist
View Profile



   Message To: Greatballzofire   In reference to Message Id: 2009028


 Might Be a Herp Shop in a Large City . . .

Thanks for the advice. It is much appreciated. I was able to find a Bull snake later this afternoon for $120 shipped. I think this is a relatively reasonable for a snake who is just under a year old. The breeder informed me that the snake has been handled regularly and is the least aggressive in the group.


My only concern now is shipping. As we are now in the summer months, how picky should I be when considering a shipping date? My preference is to ship FedEx to FedEx - having the snake held for pickup. This eliminates the travel time, and keeps the animals stored in a temp controlled room. Has anyone had experience with FedEx and is this the right option?

snake pic Link
05/22/09  02:02am

 #2009214


Greatballzofire
View Profile



   Message To: Pezzist   In reference to Message Id: 2009160


 Might Be a Herp Shop in a Large City . . .

I’ve had good luck with Fedex. Having the snake held for pick up is a good idea. Get a weather forecast for your area and the route the snake is going to shipped, and aim for moderate weather.
05/22/09  08:44am


Back to Bull-Pine-Gopher Snakes Forum   Forums   Home   Members Area