Thinking of starting reptile partys for kids birthdays.

Basically, take snakes, lizards (possiblly GAL's, insects ETC) and let the kids get their pics tacken, reptile goody bags, learn about them.

Maybe even do school and summer fairs.

I know there is ALOT of things i have to look into , insurance, legalitys but do you think it would be somthing people would be interested in?

Gota beat the lame magicions LOL!

anyhow, i will do alot of research into it, get advice for grants, info - but just wanted general thoughts????

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Its getting more common and if you can secure something a bit different, make you stand out and publicise well i cant see why it wont be a nice little business.

Yeah, i've got alot of looking into it to do and it will be a good 6 months before i would start it. Anyone else?

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Two big babies Tammy the terrier and Ellie the yorky!

Two noisy Chins Betty and Bubbles.

Cornsnake Guss the old grouch

Royal python Savannah

look into public liability insurance first... find out your costings for that and draw up a business plan.. look into taxation.. you dont want some disgrunteld mum tell the tax man you were at her sons party and ure snake pooed on her cream carpet and she gave u cash in hand LOL

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yeah i'm looking into all that, just wanted general opinions on weather people would like the idea?

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Two big babies Tammy the terrier and Ellie the yorky!

Two noisy Chins Betty and Bubbles.

Cornsnake Guss the old grouch

Royal python Savannah

i was half joking about the cream carpet... lol

its a great idea a dew people up here do it too for schools and parties etc...

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seems there are more and more people doing this in this area. AZUK on here has been doing it for years so might be someone to talk to if you're not sure what you need to do. I think it's a great idea in general to introduce children to reptiles at a young age so they don't develop irrational fears as they get older. My mom won't set foot in a room she knows there's snakes in. Woulda been nice if there was a bit more information when she was growing up to counter her father taking the shovel out and chopping snakes that were found in their garden.

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If there's no one already doing it in your area then it's a good idea.

The hard bit is having the reptiles yourself, a good variety that is something different, interesting, and educational.... and being sure you can trust them with children.

You would need the experience, space, time and money to house permanently all the reptiles you were using. I personally wouldn't recommend borrowing reptiles from other people, shops etc.. unless you trusted that reptile 100%, because if you're not 100% about it and it bites someone, it could cause some problems.

Once you have a large collection that you're happy with and trust, then I'd start worrying about insurance.. I have full public liability and it's not that hard to get.

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I agree it is a wonderful idea but would certainly take up the advice to speak to AZUK as he has been working with animals and the public for a long time and certainly knows his stuff with regards to the legalities and such.

Best of luck with it

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I know kids that would love that. All i'd say is definately look into pet insurance, and look into limits on the age groups you do parties for, or have specific groups of animals for different ages, because some of the more interesting species that would create good demand wouldnt be suitable for young kids, and you dont want either the animal or child being hurt.

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