09-02-2012, 03:53 PM
I am just getting started with PDF 's and have joined several forums as partof my research. I am 43, single, and I am absolutely obsessed with all things nature. I went from working as an Veterinary Tech. To being the Live Nursery Specialist at our local Lowes. As much as I love plants, animals were always my first passion and I had started to earn a degree in ornithology before life interrupted my plans. I left the veterinary profession because the things I saw on a nearly daily basis was killing me....and I was going broke rescuing all those poor animals. Currently I am down to 1 horse, 5 dog's, 4. cat's, 3 aquariums -oe set up as a paludarium, one as a terrarium (but only with fish and terrestrial plants), ducks and chickens. I used to have parakeets and cockatiels but space was an issue.
I actually have a couple questions. I live in a VERY rural area, lots of desert but just an hour from some the highest mountian peaks in Colorado. The closest pet store near me that I can purchase from is 3 hours south In Albuquerque. I have been informed by the only local pet store that New Mexico has strict reptile and herp laws and I may not be able to even order them via the Internet. I am hoping there are some hobbyists nearby whom I can communicate with. I have not been able to talk to any "REAL " people with my questions down here. The pet store I am considering purchasing from is called Clark's Pet Emporium. Does any one have any knowledge of this store? I am about 45 minutes from Durango, Colorado and the owner of a great pet store there says he is sure there are hobbyists I would love to be able to meet with someone and learn a bit about what I need to look for when purchasing. I would definately prefernto buy from a good local source.
I actually have a couple questions. I live in a VERY rural area, lots of desert but just an hour from some the highest mountian peaks in Colorado. The closest pet store near me that I can purchase from is 3 hours south In Albuquerque. I have been informed by the only local pet store that New Mexico has strict reptile and herp laws and I may not be able to even order them via the Internet. I am hoping there are some hobbyists nearby whom I can communicate with. I have not been able to talk to any "REAL " people with my questions down here. The pet store I am considering purchasing from is called Clark's Pet Emporium. Does any one have any knowledge of this store? I am about 45 minutes from Durango, Colorado and the owner of a great pet store there says he is sure there are hobbyists I would love to be able to meet with someone and learn a bit about what I need to look for when purchasing. I would definately prefernto buy from a good local source.