Posted by LilMe on August 18, 2000 at 20:02:55:
In Reply to: Re: From the other coast posted by BabyHerp on August 18, 2000 at 18:17:07:
: Not many people breed their iguanas in the US, but inquire in local papers, Herpetological societies its a start anyway. Wouldn't be cost effective tho...you get what you pay for. Captive US born & bred are much more healthier (stress & diet)and tend to be parasite free hence the ^er price.
: I never spent $ on hammocks but would be a terrific addition as an offered accessory in a variety of sizes for reptile shops. Sorry Paul ;-)
: Wow ...as far as supplies for a reptile shop, I would also have a refrigerated, freezer, and feeder section...some things I would stock for your one-stop shopping needs ;-) first off a microphone! I would love to yell out : Attention shoppers loose cricket on aisle 4!
: Freezer section: variety (sizes & types) of pre-killed rodents, assorted meats w/ bone in, seafood, variety of turtle foods, and diced cactus (freezes real well ) for omni/herbivores
: Refrigerated section: variety of pro-biotics, fresh produce like dandelion greens, butternut or spaghetti squash, kelp, papaya, prickly pear fruit (tunas), eggs
: Feeder section: crix (pinheads, mediums and large), guppies, mealworms, earthworms, snails etc. and pinkies but live rodents only as breeders
: First aid + section: Nolvasan, povidone-iodine, quatenary compound, Kwik-stop, cornstarch, a/b ointments, anti-fungal ointments, bleach, mite erradication products like Nix, ProVent-a-mite, Durakyl, sevin dust, citronella
: Nutritional supplement section: RepCal products, Miner-All I & O, Tums or generic equivalents (pure calcium carb no Vitamin D), liquid calcium supplements like NeoCalglucon or Calciquid, Ensure, Sustacal, Stimulap, powdered or uncoated multi-vitamins with no to low-phosphorus and low Vitamin D, select commercial reptile foods like RepCal, some of Zoo-Meds are ok
: Accessories: branches, hammocks, leashes & harnesses, ID tags i.e. PetScope, human heating pads,UTHs, CHES, sumersible heaters, filters, siphons, bubblers, misters, fountains, stainless steel bowls, platforms, large & medium smooth stones, artificial plants & vines, claw clippers, dremols, ramps, climbing ropes, parrot ladders, latex and gauntlet gloves, pill pushers, tongs, turkey basters, large and small needleless syringes,hinges, glues & adhesives, artificial uvb lamps (compact & tube) including HID lamps, hemostats,compact space heaters, hoods & domes, porcelin fixtures,(porcelin) wall mounts, variety of screen tops, uncut rolls of newspaper, paper towels, chain, hooks, shakers (powdered supplements), choppers,
: Larger supplies: like branches, humidifiers (ultra-sonic, cool mist, warm mist) crates, linoleum, indoor outdoor carpeting, astroturf, wallpaper & murals, background scenes, sterile potting soil, ladders, vinyl hardware cloth, acrylic, plastic, plexiglass sheets, building supplies
: Easy assembled wire cages, 20+ gallon front loading and top loading tanks
: Every reptile enclosure will have a small fact sheet taped on across top...with longevity,sizes,diet & husbandry requirements, capture status i.e. wild caught, captive farm bred, imported, local bred, species, genus name, sex and secondary sex characteristics at what age possible to sex them,
: Care-sheets: No reptile will be sold without one...must be up to date, factual, well researched, include growth charts with links to internet sites like Kingsnake ;-) attach referral info: to herp vets, local rescues, humane societies, herpetological societies, compounding pharmacies
: Books & Mags..... published within the past 5 years. Rec: Maders Reptile Medicine & Surgery
: A sit and have a cappucino library section for research reference material & info
: Posters identifying reptile species.....igs, chams, turts, torts, monitors, gex,
: Jewelry for reptiles & owners just for fun
: And a couple very healthy, large, awesome and friendly shop mascots....like an ig, or sulcatta or a pot bellied pig! lolol
: I just KNOW Im forgetting something!
: Gina (dreamin is free)