milo0
Hatchling Dragon
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I was hoping some of you could help me out with some questions I have regarding breeding, finances, and overall life of being a reptile breeder.
Now I'm not considering breeding BD's anytime soon, but I'm hoping to get a set up planned in the next 2 years (racks, cages, lights, etc). I've already researched the overall cost, so I know what I'm getting into but I really want to hear your opinions on the following;
First, if you're a BD breeder, is this your main job? As in, you don't work part time or have a full time job? Does this cover the bills ok or is it more of a part time/side job?
I ask this because half of me wants to work with reptiles for the rest of my life, but atm I'm in college and looking to go off to a University to study the career of my choice. That means that I'll be extremely busy while in school, but also when I get out and get a full time job, I won't have those full days to dedicate to my animals. I'm making it work now ofc since my animals > anything, but when it comes to breeding- Do you manage them between an outside job or are THEY your job? If they are your job, can you just give me a little info regarding daily life, cost, profit, downs and lows?
Second, this is more of a personal opinion. I actually considered making a living off of breeding reptiles or even working at any reptile store/company because they're pretty much my #1 passion. However, I'm just a college student and unfortunately, I don't get too much support for that idea lol... But I wanted to juggle school and reptiles, so in the future when I go off to my University, do you personally think there will be time to dedicate between the two? I know that's hard to answer since you guys (and myself) obviously don't know how my schedule will be like, but I just want honest opinions and maybe an example of how long it takes you guys to clean, feed, and do general care for say, 1-2 clutches of BD's + adults. With my schedule now, I'm managing 5 classes, a couple of small part time jobs, and caring for 2 aquariums + a BD. It's doable, but these classes aren't anything hard.. but my point is, I'm dedicated enough to make it work. But still, I need just some honest opinions.
I may have more later, but I understand the basics... the initial cost of the set up, electricity bill, the food, all that. Mainly, I'm looking for opinions and curious to hear from those who either make a living doing this or if it's a side job. Thanks guys. C:
Now I'm not considering breeding BD's anytime soon, but I'm hoping to get a set up planned in the next 2 years (racks, cages, lights, etc). I've already researched the overall cost, so I know what I'm getting into but I really want to hear your opinions on the following;
First, if you're a BD breeder, is this your main job? As in, you don't work part time or have a full time job? Does this cover the bills ok or is it more of a part time/side job?
I ask this because half of me wants to work with reptiles for the rest of my life, but atm I'm in college and looking to go off to a University to study the career of my choice. That means that I'll be extremely busy while in school, but also when I get out and get a full time job, I won't have those full days to dedicate to my animals. I'm making it work now ofc since my animals > anything, but when it comes to breeding- Do you manage them between an outside job or are THEY your job? If they are your job, can you just give me a little info regarding daily life, cost, profit, downs and lows?
Second, this is more of a personal opinion. I actually considered making a living off of breeding reptiles or even working at any reptile store/company because they're pretty much my #1 passion. However, I'm just a college student and unfortunately, I don't get too much support for that idea lol... But I wanted to juggle school and reptiles, so in the future when I go off to my University, do you personally think there will be time to dedicate between the two? I know that's hard to answer since you guys (and myself) obviously don't know how my schedule will be like, but I just want honest opinions and maybe an example of how long it takes you guys to clean, feed, and do general care for say, 1-2 clutches of BD's + adults. With my schedule now, I'm managing 5 classes, a couple of small part time jobs, and caring for 2 aquariums + a BD. It's doable, but these classes aren't anything hard.. but my point is, I'm dedicated enough to make it work. But still, I need just some honest opinions.
I may have more later, but I understand the basics... the initial cost of the set up, electricity bill, the food, all that. Mainly, I'm looking for opinions and curious to hear from those who either make a living doing this or if it's a side job. Thanks guys. C:
