I see where the comments are comming from, but I think you should look into the "herp-friendly" side a little more. There are a lot of people out there who would love to see a reptile or two, but aren't going to dedicate their life to trying to find them. It could even have a heper's version of a dude ranch kind of feel. You could have a few collected herps on the property for display, you could have some gear that people could try out.

Your market is clearly not a research scientist who is happy sleeping in the dirt, but that doesn't mean there is not a market for your idea.

I have a group of friends who are photographers that would pay pretty good money if they could set up shop and photograph some reptiles with a guide!

good luck,

Jake

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