Hello from the Chicago Suburbs

Aloha,
Just wanted to drop a line and say "hey". I am a long time pet lover/enthusiast that is getting back into herp keeping after a bit of a hiatus.
I have only experienced the aesthetic keeper side of things and have never really dabbled in the breeding side. I have had a pair of crested geckos for the past year+ and am excited to see if there is any breeding to come.
I have also just recently purchased a few BP to try to experience some breeding awesomeness. I am currently rocking a DIY 36x24x17, 4 28qt tub, Melamine rack.
They are being warmed by a home heating pad as I jumped the gun with the animals before I had the setup. I am planning on a flexwatt belly heat setup controlled by a stc-1000 controller.
I have gathered quite a bit of info here already and am looking forward to learning more and sharing some experiences as well.

Thanks in advance for all the great information.

Lol , welcome neighbor! We seem to live in the same town. Small world.

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Originally Posted by norwegn113

Lol , welcome neighbor! We seem to live in the same town. Small world.

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Thanks! Perhaps we could get together sometime.

Welcome and both u two are only a few towns from me.. Nice to see we're not alone haha

Hrm....Batavia?

Not quite that close.. I'm in glendle hts by 355 and 64

Ahhh very cool, I work in Lombard so I know that area well.

I work in downers grove n drive thru Lompton every day..

Either of you guys breed your own rats?

Welcome! I live nowhere near yall :P just thought I'd throw that out there. However, I did meet someone on here who lives close to me. We've become good friends. I've even got one of his females on breeding loan.

Hey, welcome. Also from the same town :)

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Originally Posted by ThePython

Hey, welcome. Also from the same town :)

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hi, new guy here from "chicagoland" ......


soon to be new BP owner in bolingbrook ,IL..... trying to learn as much as i can


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Welcome! I am less than 20 minutes from you.

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Originally Posted by alanH

hi, new guy here from "chicagoland" ......


soon to be new BP owner in bolingbrook ,IL..... trying to learn as much as i can


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Romeoville myself.

Wow, never would have imagined so many members would live so close to me!

Anyone going to the AAE this sat in Wheaton? I have to pick up some items and will be there for a few hours.

Ill be wearing a green "village of Wheaton" carhartt hoodie. Short"ish" "big guy" prolly spiked hair if I get it cut... Lol
name's Jeremy or "Big Ern" if your inclined to say hey. Don't be shy!
Hell I think I'll wear a name tag! Look for it

I go on the Sunday days as I work every sat. I don't breed my own rats but did recently get some asf's from another member who breeds her own..

This is pretty crazy how many ppl this local are on the same forum..

I always wonder when i see people downtown how many of them are snake people.

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Originally Posted by norwegn113

Wow, never would have imagined so many members would live so close to me!

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If you every need anything just give me a heads up.

i am going to try and make the expo this saturday in wheaton ... still need some stuff for my bp setup

i really cant wait for Tinley in a couple of weeks, i will be looking to get my first 2 bp's (females)

alan