I am a private breeder and educator. I see a lot of the states banning or making it difficult to keep and work with some of these animals. Fortunately I live in a state and county that currently does not regulate exotics or hots. I beleive in staying ahead of the regulations that may come this way eventually. I have a good working relationship with local Animal Control and Law Enforcement Agencies. I even teach a State Accredited Reptile Workshop. I have no problems with the rules and regulations put forth by the AZA in reguards to caging, protocals, and husbandry. I don't necessarly agree or can justify the costs associatted with them for a private individual or even a small time facilty. I have spent a lot of time and money on my collection which I believe is up to par with most Zoo collections and large breeders.
-----
Tim Cole
www.Designeratrox.com/
www.AustinReptileService.net
www.AustinReptileExpo.com/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<
Conservation through Education

[ Hide Replies ]

• Professional Accreditation? - heartmountain, Sat Mar 4 00:40:06 2006
• RE: Professional Accreditation? - Carmichael, Sat Mar 4 10:38:56 2006
• RE: Professional Accreditation? - rwh, Sat Mar 4 16:28:41 2006
• RE: Professional Accreditation? - heartmountain, Sat Mar 4 20:46:20 2006
• RE: Professional Accreditation? - Carmichael, Sat Mar 4 21:03:14 2006
• Future consideration... - TimCole, Sat Mar 4 21:26:20 2006
• RE: Future consideration... - heartmountain, Sat Mar 4 21:47:20 2006
• Rob.... - Matt Harris, Mon Mar 6 05:47:11 2006
• But at - TimCole, Mon Mar 6 10:50:16 2006
• RE: But at - Matt Harris, Mon Mar 6 11:34:17 2006
• RE: But at - TimCole, Mon Mar 6 11:41:48 2006
• RE: But at - Carmichael, Mon Mar 6 17:46:06 2006
• RE: But at - Matt Harris, Mon Mar 6 18:53:03 2006
• RE: But at - Carmichael, Mon Mar 6 19:23:17 2006
• vets - rwh, Mon Mar 6 18:12:45 2006
• RE: vets - Carmichael, Mon Mar 6 19:26:58 2006
• RE: Professional Accreditation? - rwh, Mon Mar 6 18:07:29 2006
• RE: Professional Accreditation? - Carmichael, Mon Mar 6 19:30:15 2006