We have been avid reptile keepers for over 15 years and as our sons grow our hobby has as well. We are starting Scutes and Scales to share our passion for these animals with other people through the awesome animals we are starting to more regularly produce. While we may be a new store we are long time keepers and herpers.
My journey with reptiles first began nearly 30 years ago with Attitude, a red eared slider that my brother and I adopted from a small pet store. Attitude is the name that an 8 year old comes up with when it is the only turtle that tries to bite the pet shop keeper, and immediately made it our turtle of choice. Of course, I had no idea then, but that first turtle would lead to a life-long fascination with animals, particularly reptiles. It helped motivate me to pursue a degree in zoology (the study of animals) and even to a master’s degree in biology where, of course, I studied turtles. Since then, I have worked as a zookeeper, field herpetologist and college professor. I am excited to share my passion for animals with others and look forward to working with other animal enthusiasts in the area!
I did not have the opportunity to grow up with pets, but have always had a love for animals. In college Chris introduced me to keeping reptiles and since then (nearly 15 years) I have helped to care for what was at first his menagerie, but has now become our family’s. In addition to keeping animals, every year I raise monarchs with my sons and have successfully released dozens of them each summer for the last three years. I have also turned our yard into a pollinator and bird sanctuary with native flower beds and a diverse collection of bird feeders.
I am excited to meet other reptile keepers and fellow backyard nature lovers!
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