Diversity in Collections

Wonderful question. :)

I think the largest thing that attracted me to Ball Pythons was their general docility, and "puppy dog" features. They were cute, and seemed like they would make a wonderful educational animal. Of course, the further I got into Ball Pythons, the more I realized how much I loved them. I currently have over 40 Ball Pythons, and my collection is always growing.

As for the diversity, I really enjoyed learning about all different species. From their captive husbandry, to their natural habitat. Every animal is like a lesson in Science, Responsibility, and Commitment.

I keep Amazon Tree Boas, Hog Island Boas, Asian Blue Beauties, Cave Dwelling Rat Snakes, Honduran Milk Snakes, Puget Sound Garters, Corn Snakes, Bairdi, Brazilian Rainbow Boas, Several different species of Nerodia, Tarantulas, Argentine Black and White Tegu, Bearded Dragons, Nosy Be Panther Chameleon, Crested Geckos, Leopard Geckos.

I plan to expand my collection (species wise) as I have the money, time, and means. I am currently researching Emerald Tree Boas (Corallus caninus). I'm hoping to add one to my collection in the next couple of months.

To sum it up, I guess I enjoy keeping a wide variety of animals because each animal is so different, each with a different lesson I want to learn.