What species to start with breeding - Page 2

**Riverside Reptiles** · #11 02-08-2010, 12:03 PM

Crested Geckos are easy to keep and breed, but again, very common and the market is pretty flooded with them because they breed like mice. Gargoyle geckos require pretty much the same care as cresteds, but are a little higher end. You might find it a bit easier to sell the babies.

thercman · #12 02-08-2010, 05:03 PM

Again, good point! lol Well the researching has been fun. I am learnig a lot about the different species. Currently I believe I have a good idea on how I can set up a display/breeding rack. Nothing comercial, just a nice hobby set up that will provide enough money to pay for its self. Hopefully!

cliff_f · #13 02-08-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thercman

Nothing comercial, just a nice hobby set up that will provide enough money to pay for its self. Hopefully!

I wouldn't look forward to it paying for its self.

Leopardgeckobreeder · #14 02-08-2010, 08:33 PM

i am starting breeding also and i am starting with leos i think most starter geckos would be easy leo and cresteds for example fat tails may also because of the white out morph

thercman · #15 02-08-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cliff_f

I wouldn't look forward to it paying for its self.

Uh oh!

How about make it appear as though it does for the wife's sake.

**Riverside Reptiles** · #16 02-08-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by thercman

Uh oh!

How about make it appear as though it does for the wife's sake.

That's more realistic! The more you get, the more you want, the more you sell, the more you get, the more you want...
Starting to see the vicious cycle yet?

cliff_f · #17 02-09-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Riverside Reptiles

That's more realistic! The more you get, the more you want, the more you sell, the more you get, the more you want...
Starting to see the vicious cycle yet?

That is the vicious cycle. I have made some good chunks of change selling geckos at times. If I add up what I really have in them I never even break even. Then when I have that extra money I usually buy new cages or new geckos.

Martinotti Reptiles · #18 02-09-2010, 09:27 AM

Ah yes. As soon as you make $100 you spend $150 on a new animal! lol There's no way to make a decent profit, because if you do this because you love it you're always looking to get better animals or add new strains to your projects and what you spend (along with food, vet, housing, ect ect) will probably be greater than what you make from it all.