How do you support you reptile "habit" ??

[RAlbrecht]

I'm a Combat Medic in the US Army, a good chunk of the money I spent to get back into geckos was money from deployments. Now that my time in the military is coming to a end I can slowly build up more and more. Majority of the money I make selling geckos goes right back into them to improve on projects and start new ones. I also raise most of the feeders I use (mealworms,silk worms,dubias,supers) But I'll be going back to school soon enough and with the new GI Bill will be able to focus on school and the Geckos, so I'm excited to see what I can do in the next few years. I also do trades with people for new geckos since I feel its a lot easier for 2 people to trade instead of each side spending money. Everyone leaves happy and with something they want.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

I *think* it's about to the self supporting stage between breeding feeders, selling off a few, animal sales, and reptile jewelry sales. Tho, if I sat down with pencil and paper, calculated everything, it's probably costing me more than I realize Keeps me out of trouble tho

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Cool avitar Robert!

 

[RAlbrecht]

Thanks, I just made it a couple nights ago.. I figured it went along with my website that I'm working on.... "The Gecko Solution" with a tessellation just seemed to make sense in my head lol

 

[Insubordinate]

I've done everything from German Shepherd Schutzhund training to metal stud framing. I am currently training to fight fire with the US Forest Service.
hobbies (paid and not) include: playing bass in a zombie-punk band (The Walking Dead), providing sound/lighting/lasers for events, spinning fire, backpacking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, snowboarding, etc.

 

[toph427]

I am delivering pizzas for the time being...I graduate from UGA in the spring with an MIS degree(Management Information Systems). Recently got into Leos and can't wait to make some real money and add onto my collection!!

 

[Salt4Sam]

I am delivering pizzas for the time being...I graduate from UGA in the spring with an MIS degree(Management Information Systems). Recently got into Leos and can't wait to make some real money and add onto my collection!!

GO DAWGS!!!! I spent three months in Athens with my uncle, loved it! I was supposed to play football for UGA but I busted up my knee in a 4wheeler accident.

 

[toph427]

Man that would have been awesome to play UGA football, we have a great program. I have lived in Athens and attended UGA for 3 years now. I love the nightlife here, not to mention the music scene. When were you staying here?

 

[Salt4Sam]

Back in 06. Right before I moved to Philly.

 

[toph427]

Awesome man ...Good to hear there's another Dawg on here.

 

[jerry]

Im Working At Lowes Home Improvement And Im Working At Ross Dress For Less, So Money From Both Jobs Goes To My Bills And I Just Got My First Leo So Im Hooking His Tank Up With Every Paycheck

 

[rubym]

I own and operate a daycare. I have pretty much given up every other "habbit" that I had to have my geckos, lol. I never realized how much I was giving to starbucks for my lattes!!!! Im lucky my husband loves them too so he kicks in alot on their care!!!!

 

[UnicornSpirit]

I have a full time job as a graphic designer at a local print shop. However, I try to use my monthly subcontracting work (my 'me' $) money towards the geckos. For the larger expenses (rack or more geckos) I will usually wait until it's my birthday or Christmas. I save $ by buying mealworms (and a few supers) in bulk for the fridge as well as having a colony on the side. I avoid crickets because they're a burden on the wallet.

 

[Northstar Herp]

I'm a self-employed remodeling contractor/finish carpenter, and sometimes I will get paid cash for a small job, or when I end up with scrap metal, I cash it in for dough. I always try to keep a little "cash reserve fund" for miscellaneous whatevers, and herps tend to end up in that category.

I've heard several people say it so far, and I wanna echo it BIGTIME... raising your own feeders is a huge savings.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Awesome man ...Good to hear there's another Dawg on here.

Gators are reptiles :main_cool3: ... chomchompchomp

 

[Salt4Sam]

Gators are reptiles :main_cool3: ... chomchompchomp

Sorry, I'm a purebred gator hater. ( not the reptile!). Crawl back to the swamp you came from!! Lol. Good rivalries bring great character! That's what my old football coach used to say.

 

[Quantumhigh]

I own and operate a daycare. I have pretty much given up every other "habbit" that I had to have my geckos, lol. I never realized how much I was giving to starbucks for my lattes!!!! Im lucky my husband loves them too so he kicks in alot on their care!!!!

Oh I hear you on those lattes, quad shot latte $5x30. Ive been buying the instant coffee to save. lol

 

[Imperial Geckos]

Back in 2009 when I made my initial investments I worked at a Reptile Wholesale Warehouse to support the growing collection. Right now everything pretty much pays for itself. I also breed and sell some feeders.

 

[Salt4Sam]

Back in 2009 when I made my initial investments I worked at a Reptile Wholesale Warehouse to support the growing collection. Right now everything pretty much pays for itself. I also breed and sell some feeders.

I know of strictly reptiles down there. My sister bought her jack sons chameleon from there. And I used to go when I was younger to look at everything. Is there another one?

 

[rubym]

Oh I hear you on those lattes, quad shot latte $5x30. Ive been buying the instant coffee to save. lol

Thats what I started doing. I buy carmel flavoring $1.00 a bottle and the instant coffee. i save quite a bit that I can spend on my reptiles and gliders, lol. I also raise my own feeders and yes it is quite a savings. I also sell mealies to our local petshop and that helps me buy some feeders that I dont raise. She also gives me discounts......we are prob her best costomers with our little zoo, lol