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    Another newb

    Greetings, all!

    I'm new here, but not to reptiles. I have kept numerous species, with most of my experience with the larger herps; varanids, teiids, iguanids, pythons, anacondas and alligators.

    I had a fairly large collection a number of years ago that I regretfully relinquished in an attempt to salvage my marriage, which ended anyway (a lesson for everyone - your herps won't stab you in the back). However I have a new girlfriend now who loves them almost as much as I do, and my collection is growing again.

    I'll give you a brief rundown on my opinions of herpkeeping:

    I hate tubs. They make good water containers, though.
    I hate inbreeding. Will never do it.
    I hate legislation. Terrible by-laws where I live; glad I'm exempt.
    Don't believe in hybridization.
    Keep what you like. Not what can make you money.

    I do love reptiles and have for almost forty years.
    There is not a reptile that cannot be tamed, if acquired as a baby.

    That's all I can think of at the moment.

    Chris
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    Re: Another newb

    welcome

    'gators.. I sure am jealous, you have NO idea how much I wish I could ever care for american alligators, but it isn't likely in my future.

    What species are you getting into now?

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    Re: Another newb

    Hey Chris, I think you'll like this site. Lots of different opinions from respectable herpers and new folks to the hobby. You have the experience to teach us all a thing or two.
    I'm new to the site also.
    You have good virtues!

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    Re: Another newb

    Quote Originally Posted by mainbutter View Post
    welcome

    'gators.. I sure am jealous, you have NO idea how much I wish I could ever care for american alligators, but it isn't likely in my future.

    What species are you getting into now?
    One word on gators: intelligent.

    Right now I am keeping the following:

    3.4 Balls (normal, spider, pastel, bee & I am waiting for a lemonblast...)
    1.0 Burm
    0.1 Yellow Anaconda
    1.1 Red Foot Tortoises
    0.0.2 Burmese Mountain Tortoises
    1.1 Argentine Black & White Tegus
    1.1 Red Ackies
    0.0.1 Ornate Monitor

    And I forgot one more opinion: buy captive bred only. Even my ornatus is captive bred.

    Thanks for the welcome.

    Chris
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