Question about prices

[loye_86]

I have been offered a Mack Snow that is about a week old now and they are asking $50. is this a good deal or should I look else where

 

[Ccrashca069]

I don't like the ideal of them selling a week old hatchling but depending on the genetics Mack Snows I see the prices range from about 30 and up.

 

[fallen_angel]

I agree, I don't think a week old leo should be sold, either, especially shipped! A typical Mack Snow hatchling is about $50 I believe, maybe $45. A juvenile Mack Snow goes anywhere from $75-200, depending on how much yellow coloration it has. Doesn't sound like you're getting ripped off or anything.

 

[loye_86]

I thought a week sounded pretty young. I would be picking him up (about 1.5 hrs) heres a pic

 

[Ccrashca069]

I have 2 Mack Snows from 2 differant breeders here and I paid 65 for each of them. They are easy to handle and very healthy.

 

[Ccrashca069]

do you know if it is crossed with anything or het for anything?

 

[loye_86]

Not sure. The other babies I know are normals and high yellows. I have pics of them as well if it helps

 

[fallen_angel]

He's absolutely adorable! The pattern is why it's questionable, very awesome though!

 

[david13]

sweet, gecko.. If i were you I'd buy it

 

[malt_geckos]

Be careful buying it because yeah, it looks healthy in the picture, but hatchlings get stressed out VERY easily and go off of food (which is not good at all).

 

[DLS Reptile]

Yes I agree with Malt geckos comment.. You should not move hatchlings around to much. The first 3 weeks are a very critical time for them. They need to feel very secure during this time. If they go off food for just a few days they could go down hill and quick. Babies have not built up any fat/nutrient stores that they can live off of. I will not sell until they are at least 15 grams. And that is rare. I usually wait until they hit 20 or more...

 

[Ccrashca069]

As very nice looking as it is, I would advise you too pass. It should be bigger before they sell it for the hatchlings health. I would advice you to buy from a breeder on this site or wait untill the next Reptile show near you. Also if you buy it from a breeder here, you will know the genetics and have great customer service.

 

[loye_86]

Thanks, I think that's what I might do. Should I talk to her and suggest waiting until they are older? She said she also has another smaller one but it isn't ready yet...she's letting it go for $10...so I'm thinking she doesn't really know what she is doing.

 

[fallen_angel]

Yes, you should. And I agree, she doesn't seem to know what she's doing.

 

[goReptiles]

Sounds like she's picking and choosing prices to geckos. I'd pass. Tell her to wait till their at least 1 month for future references. Ha. Older if she's going to ship, of course.

 

[david13]

YA, actually if she ships it, that little leo is gunna go through a lot of stress.

 

[loye_86]

thanks guys! I have decided to pass. MI has a reptile show once a month...i'll just go there and look for a new little one