Another newb

[mumps]

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

[mainbutter]

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?

[Jason Bowden]

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!

[mumps]

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

[llovelace]