Re: Bp Enclosure question.
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tjones
Sorry DutchHerp for being so definsive, i just thought that it would be alright to keep them together, ok so what are my options for housing... i have one in a 40 gallon breeder tank, and im not getting my other one until summer, and im not going to breed them i just have them for pets thats it, also i dont have that much room for cages, so what should i do. I will listen to you and keep them apart.
Why don't you put a divider in the 40 Gal that you already have?
Re: Bp Enclosure question.
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Sounds like you've got a great future, Tanner. It might be best really when you think of it to stick to one snake right now anyways. With all the years of school facing you, you can't know at this point if you'll be living on campus in a dorm room that won't allow reptiles or whatever. It's very hard to have to rehome your snakes if college prevents you from keeping them so if you do expand your collection while still in high school I'd really suggest you make a plan now for their future care. We see an awful lot of younger people here that are struggling because they want to get a higher education but they don't want to have to give up their pets to do so. Sometimes it comes down to that if you haven't set up a plan in advance.
Here's a thought for you. In order to fill your need to work with more snakes maybe you could look into a program at your local zoo in their reptile house. Our zoo here in Toledo has a wonderful teen program where kids get to do some basic work around the reptiles. Also you could research and see if you have any major snake breeders near you. Offering to work for them or volunteer for them is a wonderful way for a young person to see the real goings on of snake breeding and keeping. Another area might be a regular reptile show in your area. Contact the organizer and see if they'd like some help. That would expose you to many different breeders and owners of reptiles and lots of different creatures. Also shows build a network for you for your future.
Thanks for all that information, i will definitly try and find some local breeders, our zoo doesnt have any reptiles in it so that wouldnt work, but i live about 2 hours away from garrick at royal constritor designs and maybe a few times a week i could go over there and help with him, I will be attending alot of reptiles shows and expos so i can get into the reptile community, i will definitly take your advise, will you be attending any shows in the midwest anytime soon i would like to meet you in person, talk alittle maybe show me around.
