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Hello from the Forrest.

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I guess it is time.... My name is Stacey and I live in the Northeast Georgia Mountains; Chattahoochee National Forrest. I currently have a small group of Crested and Leopard Geckos. I am not a commercial breeder. I have kept snakes, anoles and turtles in the past, since early childhood, I guess. I grew up in Florida, so it was very common, just not so much where I live, now. I also have 2 Goldens, 4 cats, 2 gerbils, and fish.

I am a Firefighter/Paramedic and own my own Special Needs Daycare. I kind of live in a "hurry up and wait" state most of the time and my animals act as my stress management...ha!!! I have recently started enjoying the forums as a secondary outlet and educational tool.

These animals/reptiles bring out the best in children as well as myself, and have become an invaluable part of the curriculum I offer as well. Turns out compassion and empathy are not as much human instinct as one would expect...hehe... Anyway, thanks for having me around!!!:thumbsup:
 
Welcome, Stacey!
It sounds like you have a good thing going between your critters and special needs daycare. I can empathize with you as I deal with my own 'special needs' group of adults.
 
DAND said:
Welcome to Fauna Stacey :wavey:
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Thanks!!! I am enjoying the search function...hehe.

Tiger Lilly said:
Welcome, Stacey!
It sounds like you have a good thing going between your critters and special needs daycare. I can empathize with you as I deal with my own 'special needs' group of adults.
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Funny, I was thinking about that the other day. Would the world not be a better place if all children got to care for animals...and were educated about their needs? One "small" committment...with a huge ripple effect into adulthood.

In my daycare I integrate so called "normal" children in with my so called "special needs" children (I personally believe every soul has its own special needs. I have never met a perfect person...have you?). My method is simply "I don't tell them they are sick, and they don't act it"...ha!! My specialty is Cardiac and Renal disease.

I am so grateful my mother brought home sick brown pelicans back in the '80s.....it changed my life goals for the better. Yay for moms!!!:thumbsup:

Again, thanks for the welcome!!!:D
 
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