2011 hatchlings

My season has officially started with with the hatchling of one gargoyle and two crested gecko babies.

The gargoyle gecko baby is a cute banded that may end up a reticulated.

The two crested gecko babies are a nice red coloring.

Keep watch as I post these guys and others when they are big enough to ship and go to new homes.

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New Tortoise

I ended up coming home with a new pet... A columbian red foot.

Vicki with The Tortoise Yard is great. She has some of the red foots that I've ever seen. I wanted one of her regular red foot babies thst had a solid neon head and near solid red legs, but I kept waiting. I should have got him the second time I looked, but did not.

She sold him by the time I got bavk the third time.

It was fine bc I told her the first time I looked that I hoped she sold it so I didnt have to buy him... But I really wanted that one. I have never seen a regular red dh oot with no Brazilian in it so red.

I ended up determined to buy one today bc I had sat at my table so long thinking of it.

I debated one getting two, but ended up with one with odd yellow scutes, wich I could not get a good picture of with my tablet. The scutes sre brown, yellow, and a neon. I know the carapace will change greatly, but that really did it for me.

He has a pumpkin colored head and a decent amount of red on the legs.

Vicki said she hopes the baby has dad's legs and mom's personality... Me too.

I can see myself buying another from Vicki.

I now have four red foots. 2 Brazilian and 2 Columbian. 2 with extra scutes (1 Columbian and 1 is Brazilian), 2 with normal scutes (1 is Columbian and 1 Brazilian).

I love my tortoises.

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Dixie Reptile Show

I'm at the Dixie Reptile Show I. Birmingham, AL. The show is going so slow. The people on my left have boas mostly, and haven't sold but one or two. The people on my right have a wide assortment and have been selling great.

Me... I've sold one crested gecko, one 4 ounce bag of CGD, and two cups.

I have no where near made my table fees, much less hotel.

On top of that I will probably be coming home with a new red foot tortoise.

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Snake Calm the Soul

There is something about keeping pet snakes that is calming. I find when I have a bad day, going home to my snakes makes things a little better.

When I am having a bad day,there have been times when I have found myself thinking about one of my snakes and the feel of calm that I get.

Recently, I acquired a pairof sand boas, which I had out for mental relief.

I don't know what it is.

Does anyone else get this wave of calmness when handling their snake(s)?

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Leachianus for Sale

I'm thinking about selling Milo, one of my leachianus geckos. I have not made my decision 100% yet, but it is in my mind.

I just don't have the room for 5 leachianus geckos, 5 chahouas, gargoyles, and crested geckos.

I hate to do it, which is why I'm still debating.

He is a Pine Isle x Super Nuu Ana mix.

Vending at a Reptile Show

Whether you're a reptile/amphibian breeder or wholesaler, reptile shows can be a great place to get your name out in the public and build your reputation.

For smaller hobby breeders, like myself, I have a few recommendations to help boost sales and to bring home the most profit.

• Price your animals according to the show. For smaller shows, you'll find people want cheaper prices, and at bigger shows, there will be more odds for people willing to pay a little more for that better quality.
• Have a variety of animals, or a variety of things to attract people to your table. (Take that as you wish).
• Consider bringing a pet to have available for people to handle. (This isn't my favorite form of attraction, but it seems to work for others who have larger pets or who are willing to take out their animals for anyone to hold. Just be careful of people handling animals at other tables and then coming to handle yours.)
• Have business cards available. If you don't have 'fancy' cards, you can always purchase business card stock paper at Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, etc. and print a homemade card with your name, number, and email address on it. Something is better than nothing.
• Have care sheets available for the animals that you are selling.
• Consider your attire. If you look sloppy, slutty, or gross, you'll find people will avoid your table. Wear clothes without stains, make sure to bath the night before or the morning of, and just be presentable.
• Wear a smile on your face.
• Keep standing when people are at your table or coming to you.
• Don't stay on your cell phone constantly.
• Don't eat while people are at your table. If you are with someone vending together, take turns with breaks (you eat while the other person speaks to customers, and vice versa.)

worried about tortoise

Yertle one of my Brazilian red foots flipped himself over Saturday when leaving the food tile. When I got home and saw him, I immediately flipped him back over.


I just got home and checked on him, and I don't know...

I will feed and soak the all in the morning and hope to see a difference.


I'm really glad I checked on them before I went out of town Saturday, as he would have been upside down for two days.

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bull snake

I am at a super small local show, and a vendor has a nice bull snake. She has hissed all morning.

I held her and love her and want her.

I do not have space.

The guy who has her has called me the snake whisperer bc she was so docile with me and she makes him so nervous.

Time to find space. The number is in my pocket and ready to dial when I can find room.

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Otherwise, the show is slow. I have sold two animals and a few products. It wasn't all bad, as I made my money back from the table.

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new kenyan sand boas

These are my two new sand boas. The male is in shed, but appears like he may have past shed issues. We will see. Both appear hardy. I will try feeding Monday.

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