Im out guys

[Ghetto Gecko]

as you may know by now, I am selling my geckos. I love them dearly......but with my career, I simply cannot keep up with them. Law Enforcement is great but you have to make many sacrifices. Unfortunately, free time is often one of them. I have always maintained a high level of husbandry with my snakes and geckos and the bottom line is, I would rather sell them before I allowed them to be neglected. Thanks to everyone for all of your help. Mike Panichi

 

[rhino43grr]

sorry you're having to get out of the hobby, but thanks for being dedicated to your law enforcement career. if you have any little girl geckos that need a good home let me know.

 

[moosassah]

I bet that's a tough decision to have to make. I hope you'll still keep a few around to amuse you during your down time. Be safe.

 

[bro paul]

Hey Mike - Thanks for letting us know...sometimes folks just disappear with out a word. Best wishes to you...and like Greg said above, thank you for your dedication in law enforcement. Hopefully at some point you'll be able to jump back into the hobby and I'm sure a lot of us will be happy to "hook you up" I know what you mean about the free time...I come close to packing up every year, but so far I've been able to squeak by. You'll be missed, but please hop on the forums when you can!

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

What hard decision to make! I'm sorry to hear you will be stepping out, but excited for you and your new career. I wish you the BEST!

 

[preacherman]

Sorry to hear that, Mike. Best of luck to you in the future!

 

[eyelids]

Aww man that stinks, but at least it's for a good reason... I hope you'll be able to get back into the hobby down the road sometime!

 

[KiKi]

sorry to hear your leaving us mike,good luck with your life

 

[ALGeckos]

I understand how it is, I have been there before and it's not easy letting these little guys go once you've taken care of them for so long. I had to sell off my collection as well, but once everything settled down with school, work, and my living situation, I was able to start again. Maybe you can think of having one or two in the future when (or IF!) your schedule ever calms down. Good luck with your career and I hope you find happy homes for your babies

 

[Ghetto Gecko]

thanks

I can retire in about 4 years. That doesnt mean I will, LOL but I'll have "my twenty" in. We'll see then. I will still keep the boas though. They just dont require the same level of hands on.

Hey Mike - Thanks for letting us know...sometimes folks just disappear with out a word. Best wishes to you...and like Greg said above, thank you for your dedication in law enforcement. Hopefully at some point you'll be able to jump back into the hobby and I'm sure a lot of us will be happy to "hook you up" I know what you mean about the free time...I come close to packing up every year, but so far I've been able to squeak by. You'll be missed, but please hop on the forums when you can!

 

[mmsi1002]

I'll miss seeing your booth @ the white plains shows. I met you at the last one & you were very helpful & had gorgeous animals. Good luck from a future leo (law enforcement officer, not leo gecko lol).

 

[Ghetto Gecko]

thanks Mike

not many people know what a LEO is, LOL. Best of luck to you. Remember this.......at the end of the day, leave the job in your locker. Again, best of luck.

I'll miss seeing your booth @ the white plains shows. I met you at the last one & you were very helpful & had gorgeous animals. Good luck from a future leo (law enforcement officer, not leo gecko lol).

 

[brandy101010]

Sorry to see you go. Good luck with your job! Hope you can find time in the future to get back into herps.

 

[Ghetto Gecko]

oh im still into herps

Sorry to see you go. Good luck with your job! Hope you can find time in the future to get back into herps.

I just have to stick with the snakes. I own about 40 Boas. Thanks though

 

[lytlesnake]

I just have to stick with the snakes. I own about 40 Boas. Thanks though

Yeah, having snakes and geckos is a lot of work! I've got about 25 kingsnakes + a growing number of geckos, so I know how it feels (for your wife, lol ).

Hey Mike, I'm gonna call you in a bit here. Just gotta get these bells, mack het bells and enigma in some tubs first. Then I've got to assemble a new rack, feed a ton of animals, etc... see it never ends!

 

[sgtdraven]

Mike
Sorry to hear that.Im a deputy sheriff for a small dept. so i know what you mean.you work all day and get called out all night.The fun never ends huh?But good luck to you...

 

[dprince]

Mike, best of luck in all you do (sounds cheesy.....but it's true.) It's a hard choice to make, and I'm glad you let us know. :main_yes:

 

[giantkeeper]

I just have to stick with the snakes. I own about 40 Boas. Thanks though

Interesting, we sold all of our 40+ boa morphs because of time and space. Then started working with leos...lol

Best of luck to you!

Giving up our passion/obsession was the hardest choice we ever made, and yet we still have a pair of boas and an albino retic....the sickness

 

[GoGo]

We'll all miss you mike.

 

[Ghetto Gecko]

well you got my.......

understanding because of space but as far as time goes.......the Geckos take way more of it. I have some central american morphs(bloodboas, t positive nics and such) they stay smaller than the rest and are more managable. Thanks.

Interesting, we sold all of our 40+ boa morphs because of time and space. Then started working with leos...lol

Best of luck to you!

Giving up our passion/obsession was the hardest choice we ever made, and yet we still have a pair of boas and an albino retic....the sickness