I live in Florida. it has a lot to offer for herp enthusiasts. there are 10 Repticon shows here a year. The Daytona show is here. If you like to explore, there are many native species that people keep as pets. There are several venemous reptile camps here that you can visit. Then if you want more, you can venture down to the Everglades and find the giant invasive species and other reptiles like iguanas, Tegu, monitors, etc... in the wild. As far as getting Dubia roaches, well that hasn't stopped some people I know from getting them.

I keep my Panther Chameleon outside. It is the ideal climate for him. Just this week my kids have caught, green tree frogs, brown anoles, green anoles, Cuban tree frogs, brown rat snake, oak toads. We are incubating anole eggs now that they found and that is just around our house. We love it here