Need advice.

morelia4life · 09-28-10, 09:58 PM

I need advice on how to become involved working with reptiles (other then at a pet store). Right now the house that I rent doesn't allow reptiles so I want to work with them, but I don't know of any breeders in Michigan besides BHB but I am too far away from them. Do any of you have any tips or advice as to how to start working for breeders. I want to work with reptiles as my job and because they are my passion in life. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks
Justin

Lankyrob · 09-29-10, 10:32 AM

Are there any Zoos or wildlife parks or rescues around? They are usually crying out for volunteers (which could lead onto paid work). Hope it works out for you.

morelia4life · 09-29-10, 09:54 PM

There are zoos around where I live but I don't know if I could volunteer except Saturday and Sunday when I have the weekend off. I really don't want to work crappy jobs forever. I want to work with reptiles which has always been my dream in life. I have wanted to work with reptiles since I knew what they were and it just sucks that I can't. Thanks for the advice.
Justin

marvelfreak · 09-30-10, 03:56 AM

If you could fine a breeder near where you live maybe you could ask about getting some hand training working with reptile.

Lankyrob · 09-30-10, 05:47 AM

Even if you just volunteer weekends you are then "on the inside" so if a job should come up you are in the right place, they know you and you know them.

percey39 · 09-30-10, 05:51 AM

Either volunteer work or doing some courses on captive husbandry and reptile related biology is always a good start.