i'm 25 now, but i got my first lizard when i was about 13. even before that though my sister and i would collect caterpillars and other bugs and stuff in the yard and there was always a critter box or two in the house with something in it. my dad is a forester so he works outside a lot, and sometimes he would bring stuff home that he found in the woods. now i do realize that this is not so typical of most households, but i am so glad that my parents were cool with all that stuff. at the time they would much rather us be collecting critters than boys anyhow. i agree though that it is awesome for kids to be able to get into reptiles at a young age. i know my kids will. :wink: