Major League Reptiles

[majorleaguereptiles]

I thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself to the BP.net community. I've been posting here for a little while now, but I never formally introduced myself. My name is Brant Rustich from San Diego, CA. If you can't tell from the username, I play professional baseball for the New York Mets. I was drafted in '07 as a pitcher from UCLA. Baseball has given me the opportunity to begin to expand my collection of ball python morphs to begin a business that should be up and running this winter. I've began collecting since '07 but it really wasn't until this year I've decided to convert a hobby into an actual business. I've owned and raised reptiles my whole life and this is something I'm very excited about. I look forward to meeting new people in this industry, and learning along the way. While it's difficult to run a business with my occupation, I do have a wonderful fiancee to help me get the wheels rolling, and some great advisors. I've debated whether or not to disclose my personal occupation with this business, but I do know it is a part of me and personal reputation is vital in this industry. My reputation is something I'm very proud of and wish to establish within this community. I know Chad Brown has done a great job playing professional football and starting his own business himself, so I look to him as a sort of model for myself. If you have any questions or simply just want to chat about reptiles, feel free to write me a PM or email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[DellaF]

Wishing you much success in baseball and your business.

[smd58]

Same here good luck with both.

[JLC]

Welcome aboard!

I think it's awesome to see professional athletes and other celebrities showing a serious public interest in herps. There's not nearly enough of you guys, so if you know any others, encourage them to get the word out about their passions!

[MarkieJ]

Good luck on both fronts Brant! I love supporting local breeders and look forward to doing business with you someday.

[RichsBallPythons]

Welcome to the herp world.

I too was in baseball, made it down to lake land with the Tigers for spring training but shoulder gave out 3 weeks in and never recovered. Ended up finishing up college as a closer.

Keep that arm healthy and RUN, RUN, RUN

[dragonboy4578]

Welcome to Bp.net... It is great that you have a great love for reptiles and want to further your knowledge by becoming a larger part of the reptile community. There are many great people that you will meet in your dealing with bp's. I really wish you the best in your new venture with bp's.

Morgan

[Skittles1101]

Pleasure to meet you! It's nice to see someone "in the spotlight" so to speak who loves reptiles. Good luck in both aspects of your life

[mpkeelee]

welcome, hope you have enjoyed being a member here for the last few months and plan to stick around. good luck with the business and your career, hope to watch you play one day. although im a Boston fan, i only hate the yankees, and my brother-in-law love the Mets. you cant say that your collection has expanded without posting pics. PICS!!

[mdjudson]

You gonna make it to the show this year? The mets need all the help they can get.