Simple, I see a video with Steven and I click. So much stuff to upack here. I am going to hit Monsoon the hardest because I feel like sunset it gets alot of flack talking about how strong/powerful the pattern is. Well, thats why the monsoon is what it is, thats what makes it a monsoon. Its one of those genes where altering the color is the most viable option and quite frankly I dont see anything wrong with it. With so many color varieties and additional genetics that can be used to tweak contrast there is plenty to do. Also on the Axanthic topic, There is alot to be said as to which is the most used/most worked line being the most popular or worth getting into, those being the VPI and the TSK. Personally I work with VPI as its by far the most common there for alot of leverage to make cool stuff. TSK is up there but was basically brought back by one guy and the market share is considerably less. Which is also why you can find an adult tsk dg male sitting on MM if it were a VPI Ax DG it woulda been swooped up long ago due to the leverage.
You are the man Brandon! Completely agree with every point you said! Monsoon pattern is it’s biggest strength just like the Sunset colors are that project’s biggest strengths. I want to lean into the strengths and use them to make incredible combos rather than fight against the projects we are working.
Your channel has been extremely helpful and informative. As a prospective breeder, the information has been invaluable to marketing,brand recognition, and everything else. Just want to say thank you.
Here's what's great about clown. As long as you go visual to visual, you can count on EVERY BABY being worth SOMETHING and not being too hard to move. If your just getting into recessives, clown is the one for sure IMO.
Great video, as always! I think your analysis of the genes you mentioned is spot on. Also, as I see more combos with sunset, I find myself being won over, where at first, I wasn’t a fan. I’m just barely getting into the hobby and it’s a daddy/daughter thing so we’re taking it slow and just having fun with it, playing with wookie and DG for now, but I can’t help but live vicariously through you guys and the other wonderful people who make awesome content for this great hobby! Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge. It’s very much appreciated!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching! I completely get people having different tastes. Brian Kusko’s videos on the Cinnamon Enchi Sunset are what made me fall in love with the morph and I am stoked other people have started to find it cool as well! Definitely my favorite project!
I’m currently waiting for a 1.3 of het puzzles to grow up. I hope and think that puzzle is the next shock and awe gene. I think it awesome but I really like pattern disrupting genes. I’m trying to find a monarch up here in Canada to get some monarch puzzle combos but monarch is hard to find up here.
Great video! I love the Axanthic line, and watching your videos have definitely helped me decide which snakes to purchase to begin my own breeding plan.
Aesthetically, I love Pieds! However, I almost feel like a less is more approach with them. My biggest beef is that it can be so incredibly difficult to accurately identify what genes might be in that specific animal if you have a multi-gene pairing.
Yay!! First one to watch and comment yall are the best and really nice people and hope yall are doing good and can't wait to meet yall again im hoping I'll have a clutch next year from my pieds
How bout get out before you lose your ass...oversaturated and only the "big breeders" make money...because all the Wannabes that wanna make a living off this shit gotta have the next big thing. Its ball python Amway...been there..done that..glad im out
We are not big breeders at all (we started in 2020, we do about 15 clutches a year, and produce about 100 hatchlings a year) and we have no trouble selling our animals. In fact I don’t think we have a had a clutch that didn’t pay off the parents the first time they laid even accounting for the animals we held back. If you put in the work, market yourself, and build trust for your brand, you can do well. The problem comes when people think they can buy any random animals, do no work other than cleaning cages and putting a male in a female’s tub, and then expect to have people beating down their door to buy their babies. If you want to do this successfully, it is a grind and some people don’t have the time/desire to learn all the skills they need in order to be successful. You have to market yourself on social media, you have to vend shows every weekend, you have to make smart investments (as well as get a bit lucky), you have to have know when NOT to buy something, you might need to breed rodents to lower overhead, you have network throughout the hobby, you have to have amazing customer service, and above everything, you have to love the animals so much that even if you made no money, it wouldn’t matter because this is what you do for personal enjoyment. A reptile business isn’t easy and once people realize how much work it takes, they often leave because they were focused on making a quick buck rather than the love of the hobby. If you’re willing to do or learn what to do on the business side, the hobby can be an amazing side-income as well.
I think the key to success is to market yourself on social media. A lot of folks don’t know how to do that or don’t want to do that, so they have a very hard time being successful. Steven pounds the need for marketing in many of his videos, and rightfully so. It’s very important.
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Simple, I see a video with Steven and I click.
So much stuff to upack here. I am going to hit Monsoon the hardest because I feel like sunset it gets alot of flack talking about how strong/powerful the pattern is. Well, thats why the monsoon is what it is, thats what makes it a monsoon. Its one of those genes where altering the color is the most viable option and quite frankly I dont see anything wrong with it. With so many color varieties and additional genetics that can be used to tweak contrast there is plenty to do.
Also on the Axanthic topic, There is alot to be said as to which is the most used/most worked line being the most popular or worth getting into, those being the VPI and the TSK.
Personally I work with VPI as its by far the most common there for alot of leverage to make cool stuff. TSK is up there but was basically brought back by one guy and the market share is considerably less. Which is also why you can find an adult tsk dg male sitting on MM if it were a VPI Ax DG it woulda been swooped up long ago due to the leverage.
You are the man Brandon! Completely agree with every point you said! Monsoon pattern is it’s biggest strength just like the Sunset colors are that project’s biggest strengths. I want to lean into the strengths and use them to make incredible combos rather than fight against the projects we are working.
Your channel has been extremely helpful and informative. As a prospective breeder, the information has been invaluable to marketing,brand recognition, and everything else. Just want to say thank you.
Here's what's great about clown. As long as you go visual to visual, you can count on EVERY BABY being worth SOMETHING and not being too hard to move. If your just getting into recessives, clown is the one for sure IMO.
Completely agree! Clown is king for a reason!
Was nice meeting you and chatting for a few at Tinley on Saturday , keep up the great work as always
Yes! Tinley was a blast and we can’t wait for March! Thank you for the kind words btw!
Good to see you at Tinley.
Great video, as always! I think your analysis of the genes you mentioned is spot on. Also, as I see more combos with sunset, I find myself being won over, where at first, I wasn’t a fan.
I’m just barely getting into the hobby and it’s a daddy/daughter thing so we’re taking it slow and just having fun with it, playing with wookie and DG for now, but I can’t help but live vicariously through you guys and the other wonderful people who make awesome content for this great hobby! Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge. It’s very much appreciated!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching!
I completely get people having different tastes. Brian Kusko’s videos on the Cinnamon Enchi Sunset are what made me fall in love with the morph and I am stoked other people have started to find it cool as well! Definitely my favorite project!
I’m currently waiting for a 1.3 of het puzzles to grow up. I hope and think that puzzle is the next shock and awe gene. I think it awesome but I really like pattern disrupting genes. I’m trying to find a monarch up here in Canada to get some monarch puzzle combos but monarch is hard to find up here.
Yes!! Stoked about getting into the Puzzle project. We are really bullish on it too!
I thought it was a very educational video. I thought it was very good and I enjoy your videos. Tell your wife I said hi.😊😊❤❤
Great video! I love the Axanthic line, and watching your videos have definitely helped me decide which snakes to purchase to begin my own breeding plan.
Thank you for watching and we love axanthic too!!
As always the content is amazing and your production value is crazy! Keep killing it guys 🔥
Agreed. I love his videos.
Thank you friends!! We love making the videos and really appreciate all your support!
We will be there Sunday.
I hit the like, already subscribed, now the comment. You guys are great at delivering your messages. Great content also. Keep it up!!!
Thank you friend! We appreciate the support!
Great video as always and all good talking points , catch ya at Tinley 😎 DG Axanthic everything 🤘🏼
It was awesome seeing you at Tinley! Hope you had a great show!
Great Show! Will influence my 2024 breeding plan!
Thank you man! Can’t wait to see what you hit!
Aesthetically, I love Pieds! However, I almost feel like a less is more approach with them. My biggest beef is that it can be so incredibly difficult to accurately identify what genes might be in that specific animal if you have a multi-gene pairing.
Completely agree! Pieds are amazing but less is more is definitely the way to go!
Yay!! First one to watch and comment yall are the best and really nice people and hope yall are doing good and can't wait to meet yall again im hoping I'll have a clutch next year from my pieds
Thank you for watching and can’t wait for you to hit those first pieds! The feeing is gonna be amazing!
Super cool snakes and great information… 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you man!!
Thanks for the awesome video guys!
Thank you friend! We appreciate you!
Another great video
Great video Steven! I totally agree with you that all the different lines of axanthic are the one big downfall to the project.
Thank you Jeremy friend! Keep killing it man!
It's bud Tompkins Hermes Staff outta Oswego
Wish I could make Tinley! Another interesting video, possible Pt 2? lol
Agreed! Part 2, please! 👍
Looks like we will have to make a part 2 sometime! We got you guys!
Man wish I seen you there!
We will be there in March if you are going and we will be vending at St Louis NARBC if you are close enough to stop by!
Red axanthic if you count that
Great video!! Keep it up helping the noobies
Thank you!! 🙌🙌
Have you seen a super od dg pied lol? And the price
93👍
And another one.
Thank you friend!!
First!
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How bout get out before you lose your ass...oversaturated and only the "big breeders" make money...because all the Wannabes that wanna make a living off this shit gotta have the next big thing. Its ball python Amway...been there..done that..glad im out
We are not big breeders at all (we started in 2020, we do about 15 clutches a year, and produce about 100 hatchlings a year) and we have no trouble selling our animals. In fact I don’t think we have a had a clutch that didn’t pay off the parents the first time they laid even accounting for the animals we held back.
If you put in the work, market yourself, and build trust for your brand, you can do well.
The problem comes when people think they can buy any random animals, do no work other than cleaning cages and putting a male in a female’s tub, and then expect to have people beating down their door to buy their babies.
If you want to do this successfully, it is a grind and some people don’t have the time/desire to learn all the skills they need in order to be successful. You have to market yourself on social media, you have to vend shows every weekend, you have to make smart investments (as well as get a bit lucky), you have to have know when NOT to buy something, you might need to breed rodents to lower overhead, you have network throughout the hobby, you have to have amazing customer service, and above everything, you have to love the animals so much that even if you made no money, it wouldn’t matter because this is what you do for personal enjoyment.
A reptile business isn’t easy and once people realize how much work it takes, they often leave because they were focused on making a quick buck rather than the love of the hobby. If you’re willing to do or learn what to do on the business side, the hobby can be an amazing side-income as well.
I think the key to success is to market yourself on social media. A lot of folks don’t know how to do that or don’t want to do that, so they have a very hard time being successful. Steven pounds the need for marketing in many of his videos, and rightfully so. It’s very important.
(GCR) Axanthic. Gateway City Reptiles I believe
Yes! Thank you! I knew I was forgetting something!