Quote Originally Posted by chet1028 View Post
Thanks. We started last year with 1 Leopard Gecko and within a few months we were up to 4. The kids have always wants a snake, but my wife had refused and I was not a big fan. I've changed my stance and I'm sure my wife will over time. It is really fun because my kids (especially my 9yr old Son) have done so much work and research to learn about the Geckos and the BP's to make sure we are providing the best care for them. And it is really fun to share the hobby with their friends too.
If you wife wants to talk to me, please feel free to send me a PM. I am the mom of a now 18 year old daughter. My little girl, at three, fell in love with tarantulas and I was terrified of all spiders. By the time she was five she convinced us to let her have her first pet tarantula and we still have "Fluffy" all these years later (along with quite a few others). Because I got over my fears my daughter grew up with a wonderful hobby experience. We homeschooled and her study of spiders became the focus of our curriculum. Between the ages of 8 and 10, she also did the "talk show circuit" and was able to spread the word about her hobby on National television, an experience which lead to her wanting acting lessons, which taught her poise, diction, etc. My daughter graduated at 16 and is in college on multiple scholarships. She grew up reading about spiders, studying them, and designing her own research projects. She'll be presenting the findings of an important research paper at a conference this summer. Because I was able to put my fears aside my daughter is growing into a beautiful, competent, and confident young scientist.

The point is, there is so much that your kids can learn by keeping and breeding reptiles. If you decide to breed your guy down the line, think of all of the genetic's lessons alone!