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**Aaron_S** · 10-29-12, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jhinton6932

a few a-holes in this thread. i think its great your offering people the option to board their exotics. im sure she knows there is always a risk of mites with reptiles and birds and how take preventative measures. read some info provided on her site.

for the site i'd go try and appeal to beardie owners. they are the ones who are going to be boarding their animals most frequently and probably at least 10-15 within a 10 mile radius of you

Why? I'm again not moving my 40 to 50 gallon tank, lamps and everything for a simple vacation. They can live on water and a maintenance diet provided by someone popping in every other day or so.

To Zoo Nanny, good luck. I think your best bet is to just keep taking what reptile business you get and not really look for more. There isn't much else to do.

Personally, I read your site and you've had experience with "AN" (singular) anaconda. Good for you but that doesn't make me feel like you're experienced for anything really reptile related of that size or any reptile really. Like I said good luck and just push more towards birds/small animals/farm animals.

jhinton6932 · 10-29-12, 07:00 AM

a pic or two of beardies or leopard geckos would help with the marketing aspect. including the fact you worked with vets/animal nutritionists would make you look more knowledgeable

**Aaron_S** · 10-29-12, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jhinton6932

a pic or two of beardies or leopard geckos would help with the marketing aspect. including the fact you worked with vets/animal nutritionists would make you look more knowledgeable

Isn't that lying then?

By her own words she states she cooks the meat for lizard consumption or would. That tells me either she didn't listen or the animal nutritionist is stupid.

Zoo Nanny · 10-29-12, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Why? I'm again not moving my 40 to 50 gallon tank, lamps and everything for a simple vacation. They can live on water and a maintenance diet provided by someone popping in every other day or so.

To Zoo Nanny, good luck. I think your best bet is to just keep taking what reptile business you get and not really look for more. There isn't much else to do.

Personally, I read your site and you've had experience with "AN" (singular) anaconda. Good for you but that doesn't make me feel like you're experienced for anything really reptile related of that size or any reptile really. Like I said good luck and just push more towards birds/small animals/farm animals.

A bit off there, here's the remainder of the information on herps from my site.
"I've worked with again the small sand boas on up to the very large red-tailed boas and even an anaconda! The list of herps I have experience with includes frogs, turtles, tortoises, snakes, geckos, beardeds, iguanas, skinks, anoles, salamanders, newts and even a few crocadilians thrown in."
I've never said that I was an expert, but at the same time I'm not a newbie. Yes it was just one anaconda but numerous other snakes of differing sizes. Arron I guess I just can't figure out why you are being so nasty. I have over 7 years working as a zoo keeper working with herps on a daily basis, how much experience is enough in your opinion to be a reptile pet sitter?

**Aaron_S** · 10-29-12, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

A bit off there, here's the remainder of the information on herps from my site.
"I've worked with again the small sand boas on up to the very large red-tailed boas and even an anaconda! The list of herps I have experience with includes frogs, turtles, tortoises, snakes, geckos, beardeds, iguanas, skinks, anoles, salamanders, newts and even a few crocadilians thrown in."
I've never said that I was an expert, but at the same time I'm not a newbie. Yes it was just one anaconda but numerous other snakes of differing sizes. Arron I guess I just can't figure out why you are being so nasty. I have over 7 years working as a zoo keeper working with herps on a daily basis, how much experience is enough in your opinion to be a reptile pet sitter?

First of all it's A-A-R-O-N. Take the time to glance at the post you quoted if you can't remember it. It's a large pet peeve of mine, especially since it's written right there on the screen.

I'm not trying to be nasty, you asked for suggestions. I made some. They weren't necessarily all in "looks good! Keep going!" nature but yet they were suggestions.

I have seen zoo keepers give out more misinformation than most newbies so no I don't have to take that as knowledge. Especially since, in general, zoos don't generally care for their keepers own personal private experience. They want degrees.

You proved to me, and others, that you lack basic dietary needs of herps so why would I believe any of your experience is good? As I stated in my first post, you'd need to be more accommodating if you want more reptile customers. Put the insurance premium for outcalls in the cost.

Zoo Nanny · 10-29-12, 10:21 AM

Aaron why are you being so offensive? There is nothing on my site that is not true. I see that you are a long term member here. Being that I would expect you to be helpful to other members instead of attacking and attempting to demean. You have me wondering if I have some how offended you in some other thread to make you act as you have.
I asked a question regarding the meat. At the zoo we were not allowed to feed out any raw fowl unless we bred them ourselves due to the potential of bacteria found in store bought meats.

Zoo Nanny · 10-29-12, 11:07 AM

Aaron after reviewing this entire post again I mistakenly thought a post from a different member was one that you wrote also, putting me that much more on the defensive. I apologize.

KORBIN5895 · 10-29-12, 12:28 PM

Well Nanny, I see you have met Arron. This is just how he rolls. What worries most is when people claim experience and then ask a noobish question. Asking about cooking meat for reptiles is very noobish. I understand that the zoo did it a little different but that just means they were either way too cautious or just stupid. For a potential customer to see bad information it may turn them away from using your services. I am not saying this to be nasty , mean , a douche or a troll. I just want you to see where we see inexperience or just poor training.

As for cooking fowls, no I never cook my fowls first.

Zoo Nanny · 10-29-12, 02:15 PM

Thank you for your response. There are no statements on my website refering to cooking any meats. I had asked a question regarding meat because I saw on a post here people feeding turkey and chicken to their reptiles. At the zoo we were not allowed to feed fowl unless we raised it ourselves due to fear of bacteria from packaged chicken. We got donations from super markets. Our chickens that we raised we fed out to animals live. The only reptiles at the zoo that got chickens were the crocodiles. The statement made on my website which has caused so much fuss was taken out of context. The full is as reads. "Detailed diets for your parrots, reptiles and bunnies available. Yes I cook and serve fresh foods for all." And yes I do cook sweet potatoes and will continue to do so. At this time it is the only cooked food that i feed to lizards. We are unable to provide the natural diets for many of our captive pets so we are forced to substitute in an effort to meet their dietary requirements.
I honestly did not think that I would be put on the firing line for asking for help.

jhinton6932 · 10-29-12, 02:59 PM

zoo nanny, didnt you know everyone here has gone to a major university and earned zoology degrees, veterinary medicine degrees, as well as wildlife biology degrees, and marketing degrees?

Terranaut · 10-29-12, 03:10 PM

Just an fyi on the cooking of some meats to eliminate bacteria. Your pet may be just fine to digest all kinds of nasties but it will also keep them alive in/on its body for quite some time which can be a health hazard for the owner. If you don't handle them then who cares but i you do this may be an worth while practice.

As far a hoping for more reptile customers. Probably not your best market. As nicely as I can say this I think the comment about sticking to birds and mamals was actually good advice. Sorry.

Zoo Nanny · 10-29-12, 03:48 PM

Well I can see this was a mistake. Thank you to those that offered constructive criticism and suggestions. Would love to know the credentials of those of you who felt it necessary to go on the attack.

jhinton6932 · 10-29-12, 03:54 PM

don't let a couple of trolls keep you from asking questions here. most folks are decent people on this particular site, but as with anything you have your armchair cowboys sitting behind their computer, keeping that 'puter screen suntan going.

Jay · 10-29-12, 04:02 PM

Sorry I gave you my best personal advice, and it offended you.

My credentials are as follows;

Grade won sience, grade 3 math and I've seen a lot of videos on the Internet. I also bread a crested gecko once so I'm practically a veteran reptile breeder.

I will still stand by my op, stick to small mammals and birds. It's unesesary to board reptiles, unless you would like to pay me.

KORBIN5895 · 10-29-12, 04:45 PM

I have an associate degree in theology.