Most snake species lay eggs, but some species give birth to live young. Snakes lay their eggs in a warm location. With the exception of some python species, eggs and young are not cared for by the male or female.
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the mean average salary of retail clothing buyers is $62,420, as of May 2011. The top 10 percent of buyers earn more than $90,740 per year, or $43.63 per hour, while the bottom 10 percent of retail clothing buyers earn less than $29,570 annually, which translates to an hourly wage of $14.21.
Retail Sales Work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 4.3 million retail sales associates working nationwide as of May 2011. These salespeople earned an average annual wage of $25,130, equal to $12.08 an hour. The best paid 10 percent could make $38,510 or more, while the lowest paid 10 percent made $16,640 or less -- an $8 an hour salary. The BLS lists parts sales associates separately and reports that they earned an average $32,000, or $15.38 an hour, thanks to their specialized knowledge.