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Hi, I am 13 years old and starting a few breeding projects. Last year, I had a couple hi-yellow and hypo leopard geckos hatch. 2 of my females died from an unknown stomache virus.. So now I have 1.2 yearling hi-quality bearded dragons, that I hope to get started soon. I just recently bought 4 baby blairs phase greybanded kings, that are a good looking future project. They are by far the pride of my collection. And last, I am looking into corns. I have 1 normal and 1 albino okeetee, but sometime in the near future I am thinking about expanding my corn collection. Anyway, I have been into reptiles my whole life and kept my first snake when I was four years old, and just kept adding on to the collection. I don't yet have any milks but I was thinking about it. Anyone want to give me some tips, or show me the ropes e-mail me. I live in Lexington, KY so if there is anyone in that area email me as well, because I don't know anyone even remotely interested in reptiles in KY. Kentucky has a terrible steriotype for calling everything a "black snake", or saying it's poisonous, and then blowing its head off. Believe it or not, I have heard way too many Kentuckians refer to a harmless colubrid as a venoumous cow-sucker. Also, I am looking to start a few more projects..Any suggestions? I am only looking to spend about $100 on a single small project so I want to keep it simple. Remember, I am thirteen and reptiles are burning holes in my pockets right and left. Thanks a lot! -Will

My advice:

Work with what you love.

Keep your grades up in school and Mom and Dad will remain supportive of the hobby.

Sometimes less is more. Keeping fewer animals well is more satisfying that keeping lots under marginal conditions.