So, I was thinking about my long and sorted journey through the Herpetocultural world (I won't say how long, but Amel Burmese hatchlings were selling in the 4-5 digit range, amel Corn Snakes were wholesaling over $100.00 each, and, yes I do own the first issue of Vivarium which I bought off the rack!) and was thinking about some of the breeders that inspired me and mentored me. I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences? And do you mentor others now?
Also what got you started in "the biz"?
In my own case it was, the first amel Cal King I ever saw at a local pet store, which got me hooked. From there I began to seek out private breeders and happened to luck out by stumbling onto the likes of Steve Hammack over at HISS, and Bob Applegate. Yes, admittedly, I started as a snake guy, but hey we all have to start somewhere. Both of these individuals, were open and honest in their sharing of ideas and their successes and failures as well as allowing me to work with them maintaining their collections and such.
They also planted the seed that we need to give back to this unique culture we are invoved in, by sharing what we have learned and inspiring others who are just begining or might be in need.
Just curious what other's experiences were...
Ian
Silver Rose Reptiles
Also what got you started in "the biz"?
In my own case it was, the first amel Cal King I ever saw at a local pet store, which got me hooked. From there I began to seek out private breeders and happened to luck out by stumbling onto the likes of Steve Hammack over at HISS, and Bob Applegate. Yes, admittedly, I started as a snake guy, but hey we all have to start somewhere. Both of these individuals, were open and honest in their sharing of ideas and their successes and failures as well as allowing me to work with them maintaining their collections and such.
They also planted the seed that we need to give back to this unique culture we are invoved in, by sharing what we have learned and inspiring others who are just begining or might be in need.
Just curious what other's experiences were...
Ian
Silver Rose Reptiles