Re: How much do you spend?
Well, this is something I don't like to think about! lol
I probably spend around 1k a year on food (conservative estimate, I think it's more) for 4 snakes, 5 Leopard geckos and a Greek tortoise.
I haven't calculated the cost of supplies but it was (initial set up and upgrading) a LOT; 4 Boaphiles for the snakes, 4 RHP's for the Boaphiles, 5 RHP's for geckos (yeah, overkill), 5 20 gallon tanks, Turtle's table was cheap (I built it) and all the "stuff" that goes in the tanks. Now I'm down to basics for upkeep...light bulbs (UVB/mega/red), news paper, paper towels and coconut coir.
No clue on the power bill, I've always had the 'kids' here at this apartment. It did go up when I got Turtle though, dang lights! I also keep it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than I would if it were just me and the dog...
Re: How much do you spend?
I spend much more money on stuff that I don't need, than stuff that I need.
Re: How much do you spend?
All figures are approxamate based on averages.
Annual expenses
food bill $4160
Rent $1800
Utilities $600
Bedding $352
Parasite Prevention $175 includes mite prevention and annual worming
Cleaning supplies $75
Medical supplies $100
Total $7262
This year it will be a little higher because we purchased 5 new(new to us) racks, heat tape and electronics for controlling the heat. We also purchased a lot of new animals this year. The good thing is we are still in the positive with the animals paying for the themselves so far this year!
Re: How much do you spend?
Probably somewhere around $2K in food per year. Other than occasion vet visits I don't really have other expenses. The electricity for the racks and space heater don't seem to be running me much (barely a noticeable difference, actually), and I get the newspaper delivered anyway.
So I guess there are occasional vet visits when needed and start-up costs. But things like racks and the purchase of new animals, tubs, or dishes aren't routine costs. In the past year I've probably spent over $10,000, but I won't be spending anywhere near that ever again. I just bought all of my racks and a whole bunch of new animals.
