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    Re: so im wondering?

    I think all previous advice still applies to someone breeding multiple kinds of reptiles. Breeding other reptiles just means you need to diversify in husbandry as well, which means different rooms for different reptiles, different enclosures, heating requirements, diet requirements, etcetera. You will not only need to breed rats for example, but also mice, crickets, meal worms, roaches, and the likes. I like your tenacity though. Don't give up on the dream if you feel like you have what it takes, but please make sure the animals don't suffer from any over-ambition on your part. I think people who rush into this business end up cutting corners to make more profit--the Big Daddy's Wholesalers out there. Ask Brian from BHB, he'll tell you to watch out, often times trying making this hobby into a business kills the joy you had for it in the first place. It's a LOT of stress and a LOT of work, 24 hour 365 work. You'll have to deal with crappy customers, liars, cheats, as well as your own issues that come along with animal care. I don't know anything about you though, so this is obviously just a blanket statement. I don't mean to comment on your abilities physically, mentally, or monetarily to start what could grow into a profitable business. As others have stated though, make sure you know you're more than likely going to need a very large upstart cash injection, and perhaps a few connections to some good importers to really get started. The best way to make money in this business is to gamble an investment on a really stunning animal that was collected through an importer, and start on the ground level of a morph. If they're in low supply, the demand is going to be greater, and you can charge a lot more for people wanting to get in on the ground level. Anywho, good luck in whatever you decide to do. Just remember, if it kills the joy for you, it's not worth it, and if you think your animals may suffer if you fail and can't make ends meet, it's even more so not worth it. I wish you all the best though, hope it works out for you.

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    -Matt
    Last edited by Matt K; 02-07-2010 at 01:31 PM.


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