Michael,
Kudos to you.
It's refreshing to see someone just starting out who is concerned enough to ask the important questions before they have a problem.
It is people like you who will build something from nothing and eventually become a name in this industry.
I would be more then happy to help someone such as yourself to get started. I invite you to check out the "Terms of Service" posted on my website. The link to my site is in my signature.
Beyond that, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
mike@reptiliandreams.com
I'll be happy to answer any question that you have to the best of my ability.
Good luck with your animals.