ComeNT8kIt
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It is a supply and demand issue. When I started keeping turtles I got one fertile egg from a female that was pregnant when I got her. I called a friend that had turtles and he came by and took it home. Win-Win. This year I have 10 turtles hatching and no homes for them. I may sell them to a wholesaler. I do not like to do that because who knows the level of care they will receive?
I am not going to criticize someone who wants to breed their turtles, but some years I do not put the eggs in the incubator. It takes me hours and a bunch of hassle to incubate, rear babies, advertise and ship babies. It is usually not worth the effort if they do not sell before the weather starts to cool and I have to move them inside every night.
Yeah you’re right I was kind of speaking in jest. That aspect of the trade is a huge obstacle. Especially for people who still have lives outside of those animals. Like you said I think for your average collector it may not be worth it.