Please allow me to introduce myself.

The first time I ever cared for a reptile was when I was 21. A friend of mine needed me to care for her 17' burm while she was in between housing. Also, during that time I rescued two ball pythons and found them good homes. I was living in a tiny 8'x10' room in Oakland, California and housing three snakes!
That was a fun time for me and a good learning experience. I have always wanted some critters of my own, but my nomadic lifestyle had never allowed for that to be possible.
Flash forward ten years; I got a job working for the carnival. While traveling with the carnival I was offered a job working with show animals. I cared for a male burm, albino turtle, two-headed turtle and a conjoined turtle. It has truly been a joy working with the public and educating them about these special animals. I have met a lot of friendly people and exceptional showmen along the way.
Now I am married and looking to go into business for myself. I want to continue to travel with animals entertaining and educating people about these special creatures.
My wife and I have just returned from living in Costa Rica. No need for pets there as there are huge Iguanas, giant toads, and monster snakes right on your doorstep! I could have gone without all the scorpions in my condo, but I enjoyed all my chirping gecko house guests.
Currently I am looking for an interesting ball python morph for my first pet, but I am always on the hunt for strange and unusual reptiles. I don't have $17k to spend on an albino gator though!
I'm happy to be a member of this site as I feel it will be a great resource. I look forward to getting to know new people and make some interesting friends along the way.
Thanks-Steve

Hello Steve, I too am new to the site! Although I must admit my intro in no way matches wour baptism by fire,so to speak with reptiles. Most folks start out with a box turtle You have led an interesting and colorful like.Good for you! What an education! I enjoyed living in Texas immensely but lived much further south. Hopefully we 'meet again'.Best of luck with your business plans! Welcome!tt

Thanks, nice to meet you!

Welcome steve! Funny first time i started really getting into reptiles i was 21! Always wanted a few snakes but mom wouldnt allow me and waent until i met my current significant other is when we really started going. Been raising ball pythons for 2 years now and now have a pair of BRB boas, a coastal carpet pthon, and a hognose. Always nice to see new people come onto this site.

Thanks RF!