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12-14-11, 06:41 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
Seriously try volunteering....I'd try a zoo first. My daughter (she's 18 now) has been volunteering at our small local zoo for about 3 or 4 years now and loves it! Our zoo has a system where new people start out with easy stuff but the more often you volunteer the more advance animal(s) you get to work with. They also certify you for certain tasks which allows you to kind of specialize with certain animals or animal groups.
At the zoo you'll be working with and learning from people with years of experience with these animals, not just anyone who's been trained. Also you get to work some with the vet when he makes his visits. At least that's how it works at our zoo and I'm assuming zoos are pretty much set up the same. It may take you a bit to work towards the reptile building but you'll learn alot getting there.
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12-14-11, 06:54 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
Yea but the problem with his is that I actually live in Beaumont and it is about a 40 minute drive to the closest zoo and like I said I dont have my drivers yet.
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12-14-11, 06:58 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
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Yea but the problem with his is that I actually live in Beaumont and it is about a 40 minute drive to the closest zoo and like I said I dont have my drivers yet.
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Yeah, that's not a convenient option then. When do you get your driving license? Hopefully you'll be able to start doing some sort of reptile-related volunteering once you have it.
I forget- did you say that you had a friend who has a snake? If you do, try to get involved as much as possible. Hang out and help him clean his snake's cage, etc. It wouldn't be a bad idea to show your parents that snake (assuming it's a good-natured snake). Sometimes good first-hand experiences can help battle pre-conceived notions.
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12-14-11, 07:19 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
I have seen it many times and it is a beautiful and very calm snake but my mom got knee surgery so she is kinda stuck in the house. My dad doesn't really care he would get one if he needed to and he just wouldn't touch it. I know have my sister wanting one so that will help also. And I will probably get my learners soon and then my drivers in the next year or two. I am not very rushed.
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12-14-11, 07:30 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
BTW, Happy Birthday, molson 
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12-14-11, 09:36 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
Thanks I love this forum. By far this is my favorite forum on the net. I have been on many reptile forums around here and this is by far the best. You guys are so supportive.
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12-15-11, 04:05 AM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
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BTW, Happy Birthday, molson |
Same here kiddo, Happy Birthday!! (I feel like a heel..lol)
You are correct Molson, the people here are great and I value their opinions and experience a great deal. I am always open for learning something new, like what Shaun showed me yesterday. Who would have thought eucalyptus for snakes?!?!? I use it for us but I would be scared to consider using it on snakes. Learn something new every day and I love it.
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12-15-11, 06:53 AM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
Wait untill your older, you have no idea where your life will take you.
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12-15-11, 10:51 AM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
If its only a 40 minute drive get on your push bike and ride there!! Get fit as well as get to work with snakes!
Happy Birthday Dude!! 
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12-15-11, 09:47 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
I like your thinking Lankyrob but right now wouldn't work any way because the zoo is closed. In Edmonton there is alot of snow during the winter. And I have had that advice many times like Jay said but I'm persistent and I will not give up. No matter how long I have to wait. Even if I have to wait till im out of the house I will still be trying to get one until that time.
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12-15-11, 10:34 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
Keep at it, I'm sure your parents didnt mean you werent 'good' enough for a snake sometimes when parents don't want stuff around you cant help it. Whether you get a snake now or in a year, if you love them find ways to part take in the hobby until you can have a collection of your own.
Time and patience in waiting to start your collection may make you a better keeper in the long run..
I kinda wish you lived near me.. I would let you practice with my brood I would never have to clean a viv again (hahaha)
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12-15-11, 10:39 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
^^^^nice sig
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12-15-11, 10:41 PM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
thanks... I finally thought of something witty.. so I inserted it hahahha
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12-25-11, 07:01 AM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
My newest rat litter. I lost almost the entire litter 1-2 a day for a few days so there is only three left, but these three are still alive and well. I suspect KRV after the other things happening to my rats and doing some research, so this will be my last litter for a good long while until everyone build an immunity. I'll post some updated pics soon since this is a bit old, they have their eyes open and the rex are really soft and fluffy now
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12-25-11, 07:04 AM
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Re: Wish me Good Luck with my Parents
A couple older pics that are really funny.
Paddington action shot:
Little John looking like a serial killer after enjoying some berries. (The entire cage was covered in berry juice looking like there was some sort of violent homicide):
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