I have always had a passion for animals. Reptiles intrigue me and that is what started my
hobby. I have worked with reptiles since 2001. I am a certified veterinarian technician and
specialize in exotic husbandry. My career with animals have lead me through many different
positions. I have managed a pet shop, worked in a research laboratory, been a vet. tech., and
a Animal Service Officer. The last brought me into what I do now, a police officer. Although I
do miss having a full time job with animals, I can't say I don't love being a cop. Because I love
my job, my animal interest are a hobby to me. From being an animal service officer I
understand the importance of well kept and cared for animals. I keep all my animals fat and
healthy. If one gets sick (which none have, knock on wood) I have a specialized exotic animal
veterinarian that I am in contact with. Most breeders or large scale ones for that fact would
just dispose of the animal. My animals are pets to me not stock! I pick my animals by their
color and temperament. I guess I also pick them by what the girl likes a the time (don't you
dare say you have never done this). I believe strongly in honesty. I will not try to trick, or
deceive anyone in the animals I have for sale. I have been doing online reptile sales and
buying for seven years and I know how the industry lies to make sales. I ask if you have a
question please just ask, I will answer anything you have and if I don't know I'll tell you. I try to
check my e-mails on a regular basis but sometimes it takes me a while to get to them, so
please be patient. I work the graveyard shift so I'm not always around a computer to check
my e-mails.
Thanks,
                Matthew Tinney
             
Matthew@HerpHobbyShop.com
My Herp Hobby.com
Albuquerque, NM