The Business Side of Breeding Hognose Snakes with Jon Rice & AJ (Full Interview)
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- New interview with hognose breeders Jon Rice and AJ from Fathom Hogs.
The upfront costs of breeding hognose snakes 01:42
When should breeding hognose transition from a hobby to a business? 14:20
How to prevent burnout 16:44
How long does the average new breeder last in the industry? 18:25
How do you determine the price for your animals? 25:27
How do you determine which animals to holdback? 29:08
What were some of your worse financial losses? 32:55
How will breeding hognose snakes evolve in the future? 41:34
What is the process of proving out a new morph? 50:48
What projects are you excited for next year? 55:24
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Cant stress enough the money aspect being the wrong reason to get into this. Definitely can make money but can also lose it pretty quick on racks and vet care and failure to breed issues. By far best sit down talk you have had yet man. So many amazing points on this one!
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Great interview guys
Excellent questions interviewing two individuals who obviously LOVE the hobby FIRST… and the business aspect SECOND. Impressive and I know it’s just the very tip of the iceberg with more and more people realizing what truly amazing pets Hoggies are… reminds me of when Ball Python Morphs could be listed on a single 8 X10 paper… then they exploded into a “Stephen King” length novel. Lots and lots of growth coming soon. As you mentioned: supply and demand. I ❤️ all my snakes but there’s just something that brings a smile to my face with my Hogs.
Best Regards and MUCH RESPECT from Toronto, 🇨🇦
Great interview, brother! I really liked these guests. Very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their animals, which is the most important.
Great interview and fantastic information. Thank you for putting this together
I appreciate these videos you do. As someone who is about a year out of breeding her first hognose, this is all so helpful and keeping me on track and focused. Much love
Such a dope video and channel! I just discovered you a couple days ago and have been going through some vids
Thanks for subscribing
I really enjoy every one of these interviews. Another great one
Thanks
I can’t wait to see the lav stormclouds also super conda stormclouds ^.^
Great interview again Germaine! Some really good questions and Jon and AJ gave some really interesting answers! I always learn something from these and I really like getting to know other breeders and their ethics and projects etc. Fab job guys! Keep it up! 👌👍👏👏
Definitely glad I got an albino and a lavender to pair together eventually. Damn if it's that hard to hit a coral maybe I better keep all those het babies! Lol 😂
Or trade for some same hets so I don't have to inbreed.😊
One weird poop and I'm like oh no mysnakeissickanditsgoingtodie...
Yeah they are fine I am just good at worrying. Lol 😂
Great interview.. really good points covered.. when I built my racks I wanted multiple sized tubs to use or interchange.. just starting out as a hognose breeder ourselves.. Seraphim Serpents.. my wife and I had wondered at what point does it change from hobby to business.. I've kept snakes over the last 35+ years but first year breeding.. only 3 clutches but it's our start. And no not expecting to retire just yet from day job😁.. have several breeders I talk with or visit with and pick their brains for info and what works for them then adjust as needed.. also watching videos from you as well as other big breeders..currently struggling with getting the lil ones feeding and out up on the Market.. keep up the great interviews.. we'll keep looking for em😁
Hey John,
Wondering what scents (if any) you have tried on the newly hatched babies? Also are you using rat or mice pinkies as they obviously smell differently. I used to breed Ball Pythons exclusively but fell in love with Hoggies. I’ve never used live feeders but scenting the food has never failed me… and then transitioning the snake over to a rat (higher fat content) or a mouse has worked well for me.
Anyway just meant as helpful info to digest (pun intended lol). All the best John to you and your wife. Hognose snakes are very underrated where I live and I think it’s an excellent time for getting into “the business”. Congratulations on your first 3 clutches and good luck in any future endeavours.
Much Respect from Toronto, 🇨🇦
Chris :)
Great info! Thanks for the video.
thanks
Jon you said there's nothing else going on with that sunburst but what about the albino gene in there. Was it an extreme red albino or even just a red line hognose? I feel like something like that going affect the color. Either way very pretty snake!
Do you only feed frozen thawed? Have you ever fed live to your hognoses?