While I think that it would be neat to have an approximate number, you will have to exhaust MANY avenues to get a decent number (and even then, it will probably be on the low side). But, for kicks, here's what i produced this past year:



Eastern Indigos: 18 (this is my primary focus of interest in terms of captive breeding)

Ball Pythons: 20

Garters (eastern): 88 (from one birth!)

Green Snakes: 10



Next year hopefuls (I gave many of the following this year off so they will be ready to go): eastern indigos again, eastern massasaugas, gila monsters, giant argentine tegus, green tree pythons, olive pythons, and african bush vipers and a few other surprises.



IMPORTANT QUESTION: What are the herp laws in Phoenix Arizona? What restrictions do they have on large constrictors, venomous (types of venomous), crocs, etc. Is there a permit system in place? Just curious.....my wife is from Phoenix and I promised her that one day we will be moving back to Arizona.



Good luck,

Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)

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