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“If we can get people excited about animals it makes it a heck of a lot easier to save them”

08/22/2024

Whitney has named this one Bullwinkle because of the head stamp. It was also hatched on her birthday!

08/21/2024

Our first snake clutch at Dorr’s Dorky Reptiles. Het Anery x Het Anery. No one is more excited than Aslynn that her girl Mary is the momma to our first baby snakes.

07/11/2024

Baby mountain horned dragons (A. capra) have arrived. Still waiting on a couple to join us.

06/07/2024

It’s been 2 months of growth and it’s looking great.

04/11/2024

Got a hypo boy. Thanks to Alyshia Olson at Mad Monarchy Exotics. She was helpful and knowledgeable and I’ll be picking her brain. Keep the reptile community positive and inclusive.

04/08/2024

In preparation for some babies this year, we got a new rack. It’s allowed us to get some random tubs and cages cleaned up and organized. Our space is pretty small. We’ve already filled our 120sq/ft room and are encroaching on the laundry room and a paladarium in the living room.

04/02/2024

Mandarin ratsnakes have been a dream species for me. I remember when these were all imports and they had a 99.9% mortality rate. Now, thanks to some persistent breeders, these are now available captive bred.

04/02/2024

Love sharing with the kids. She wanted to be my assistant. As some of the animals start to grow, some will make it to be educational show animals. Gertrude (possible name for the boa, open to suggestions) does not need to grow into that role. She’s already a show animal

03/31/2024

Been a while since she’s let me hold her. Medusa is a lesson for all keepers. I got seduced by iridescence. She and her partner Zeus give me a run for my money every time I open the cage. Not all animals are right for all keepers.

03/25/2024

The middle kiddo helped Dad out this weekend. All while being closely supervised, of course.

03/24/2024

Last year the golf season started off with two major trips to major golf courses. This year, with all the new additions, we’re staying local. One of the trade offs to this hobby can be less of an ability to travel. We’re lucky to know some others who we could trust completely to care for the collection of needed. Taking care of animals is a commitment. They rely on you completely for their care.

03/23/2024

First pairing of the year. This is our first time with Brooks. They’re much easier than the California Kings. Might explore more of the Florida morphs after this.

02/18/2024

I’m not a ball Python guy, but some of the combos are cool. and Ball Python

02/17/2024

Two new friends, getting used to their new home after their previous owner was desperate to get them new care.
The biggest Redtail Boa is as old as our oldest child (10y) and about 8ft+.
The smaller Redtail Boa is just over 3y and about 5ft long.

We are excited to welcome these amazing ambassador animals! Wanna come say hi? Let us know!

02/15/2024

Update Colorado followers:

ALERT: Colorado Pet Tax on ALL Animals - Postponed Indefinitely by Sponsor

UPDATE: After receiving overwhelming opposition from concerned Coloradans and animal welfare and interest organizations, the bill sponsor heard the opposition loud and clear and pulled the bill. Thank you to everyone who opposed this pet tax and informed legislators about its unjust consequences!

02/14/2024

Feel free to share with friends and family. 😁🐸🐢🐍🦎

02/12/2024

Attn Colorado followers:

ALERT: Colorado Pet Tax for ALL Animals

Colorado House Bill 24-1163 enters a new level of big government and big taxes. The bill will add a new tax of up to $8.50 (but actually up to $25) on EACH pet and it includes ALL animals, even invertebrates. The tax is paid every year. It also requires every pet to be registered with the State and assigned a “designated caregiver.” If you do not name a “designated caregiver,” the cost for each pet is $25 annually. There is no cap or per household type of maximum taxation. This will also be in addition to any local taxes (like dog licenses).

To summarize how outrageous that is, if someone has 100 aquarium fish, they could be paying $850 annually to have aquariums. If you do not register a “designated caregiver” with the State that means having 100 aquarium fish will cost you $2,500 annually! Ten pet reptiles will cost $85 to $250 annually. 20 assorted pets (dog, cat, hamster, parakeet, tarantula, 2 snakes, three frogs, and 10 fish) would be $170-$500 each year for this new tax. This tax would apply to koi and goldfish in outside ponds, backyard chickens (unless on a bona fide farm or ranch), and all other “pet animals.”

The new “online pet animal registration system” will be created and maintained by the Department of Agriculture. The penalty for not registering your animals is up to $100 per animal (“per unlawful act or violation”). If a good citizen is unaware of this new law, those 100 unregistered aquarium or water garden fish could cost $10,000 in fines!

Per the bill, “pet animal” means: A DOG, CAT, RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, HAMSTER, MOUSE, RAT, GERBIL, FERRET, BIRD, FISH, REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN, INVERTEBRATE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIES OF WILD OR DOMESTIC OR HYBRID ANIMAL SIX MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER, THAT IS SOLD, TRANSFERRED, OR RETAINED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING KEPT AS A HOUSEHOLD PET.

The bill does not state any exemption for Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) Program registered animal breeders/sellers. So the tax could apply to each animal in those facilities that is over six months old.

The only animals exempt are “livestock”: working animals (not “pet animals”) on a farm or ranch, and animals raised for “food or fiber production.”

The bill claims it will “connect pet animals with their owners and designated caregivers when and after emergencies occur, and protect pet animals by supporting animal shelters that are caretakers of last resort.” Sounds noble but it will accomplish none of that when people cannot afford to register their pets and also may not want the government taking up more seats in their living rooms. Basically, this bill claims that no person is a responsible pet owner and that people should only be allowed to have pets if they pay more taxes to the government to monitor their pets for them. It is more collective punishment. Because someone abandons their pet, it means that everyone else must pay for it while the people causing any issues will simply not pay the tax.

The bill is titled the “PET ANIMAL REGISTRATION ACT” and it was introduced by Representative Regina English.

The bill has a hearing on Feb. 22 with the House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee.

Read more at: USARK page

02/10/2024

I have to feed today and the white lipped pythons missed a meal last week cause they were both in shed. This oughta be fun.

02/09/2024

New paladarium build. No animals in mind yet. Still need to plant the water area and let all the plants mature. What would you put in here?

02/08/2024

East African leopard tortoise. New animals for future programs

02/07/2024

10 beautiful butt nuggets. Aslynn named the female “Sophie” and the male is questionable as she was in with two of them. I split the 2.2 group into 1.1’s for the future so I can see if there’s any fertility issues. This is going to be a long 150-190 days. Mountain horned dragons coming soon…ish.

02/06/2024

I come from an archipelago north of Australia, I mostly eat lizards, my colors are extremely variable, and I range from 2’-5’ in length. Who am I?

01/14/2024

Some days are just useless.

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Finally got the misting system installed!

Yesterday was a rough one for a lot of us in this community. Not much to report on the home front so I thought I’d post some animal encounters from that last several years. Be kind, love all animals, educate the next generation. Thanks for following.