I keep our herps: BP's, Corns, Hogs, 1:1 leopard gecko's, Russian Tortoise, and 3 FireBelly Toads, with my 2 daughters ages 17 and 11. It has been a way for me as a parent to maintain that line of communication with my daughters. It has sparked their interest in many area's, and taught them to be responsible and caring and nurturing. My youngest wants to become a vet, my oldest is going to be pursueing a career in education as an English Teacher. I regularly find Bridget, my youngest, doing her homework with a Russian Tortoise at her feet with her special BP, Buddy, draped over her shoulder. Keeping herps has definately sparked their interest in science which happens to be Bridgets highest grade!
Mike Kelly