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ok so im new to this site and a beginner at keeping reptiles. i have doing a little research and came up blank. im trying to find a place where i can take classes on reptile husbandry and what not here in texas and i keep coming up blank. is there anyone who can gove me a hand and let me know fo any places that i can look at getting classes for reptile husbandry in texas not much farther than maybe dallas?
 
Hi Kitti. I'm not sure of any husbandry classes in the area. You might contact Tim Cole of Austin Reptile Service... if he doesn't offer classes himself I bet he could find someone that does.

http://www.austinreptileservice.net/

That said, you can learn everything you need to know here and on the web. Experience is the best method to learn husbandry. Each species is unique in requirements and behavior. Keep up the interest and in a year or two time you will be teaching others what you know. Read, read, read! And if you have questions don't be afraid to ask. PM me personally if you like.

Most of all, have fun with it!
 
i learn quickly so time would be a bit shortened.i already know so much but i want to get more info in. i plan to become one of the biggest know reptile breeders. but i wont be just breeding. ill be rescuing and researching and not to mention conservation.
 
Kitti Kat seems like a fun name....not sure if I would love or hate my parents for something like that, lol.

As long as I'm posting, prepare to take some fire for putting yourself out as both a rescue and a breeder; as well as for soliciting donations without a posted 501(c)(3) status. (Private rescues CAN ask for donations, but it should be made clear that they are not tax deductible...and, frankly, most of the people requesting donations for their private reptile "rescues" are simply looking for free stuff with which they can make money)

BTW, if you actually look at BlackbaudNow's site, they specify in multiple places that they are for nonprofit organizations. I didn't see anything that specifically stated that private enterprises could/could not utilize their resources.
 
I suspected as much, but I've been wrong before....
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