Mickey's Nightmare About Us

Mickey's Nightmare

About Us

I offer and expect honesty and respect.

I believe breeders/importers have responsibilities far beyond a sale.

I'm located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have 5 children, 2 Black Labs, and an ever changing number of Boas, Ball Pythons, 2 Aquatic Frogs & Guppies.

Future Generation in Training

Anissa (6)

I operate a "below radar" Boa Constrictor and Ball Python ICU, without negative publicity/legalities to the source (except in cases received from local authorities). All ICU transactions are strictly confidential. These include non-feeders, blistered, mite infested, internal parasites, regurge syndromes, preemies, runts, mouth rots, abandoned, and injured. I screen carefully for IBD (starting before transaction), adhere to very strict quarantine procedures, work closely with our local vet, and have an in house microbiologist. I'm not a "rescue," so I do not require adoption contracts, have a pre-screened buyer waiting list, and no animals waiting for adoption. I assure the buyer can properly provide for the animal, follow up with the buyer, offer free advice, and offer a money back guarantee. I'm not "non-profit," so I operate without charity, but often at a loss on a given animal. On Boas & Balls that sources felt were "hopeless," my save record is about 80%, the other 20% were heart felt losses.

I also deal in first quality Boas and Balls. Most of my collection was purchased from well established, reputable breeders and have well defined lineages with excellent genetics.

We maintain my collections in custom built racks. Industrial controllers regulate flex watt belly heating and humidity. Low volume forced air circulation, ventilation, & carbon filtration keep air quality high. Lighting is natural sunlight, with low wattage bulbs as needed. One of the unique features is that the racks are designed to be used with lid on Sterlite tubs. The lids cannot be removed with the tub in the rack, preventing escapes. I feed frozen thawed whenever accepted, use newspaper for substrate, and stock supplies/meds in advance.

Update: 3/30/06 My husband just finished 2 more racks. Rack #2 holds 18 28qt & 6 12qt sterilite tubs. Rack #3 holds 72 6qt sterilite tubs some tubs are behind the one you see. Rack #3 is my hatchling rack that holds 120 6qt sterilite tubs. These are also 2 deep.

Update: 9/16/06 I now have my 4th rack which is our large boa rack in production. It holds 30 41qt tubs.

Update: 2/10/07 The incubator is now ready & awaiting eggs.

Update: 6/08 My rat house is complete & in production. I'm using a freedom breeder rack.

Update: 2/09 My new racks that are much taller are now in production. The freedom breeder is a thing of the past. 48 mouse tubs & 45 rat tubs. More rats tubs to go in at a later date.

Update: 6/09 50 28qt tub rack is going in production. They will love to have bigger cages!

Update: 7/09 50 28qt tub rack is up & in operation with new name tags being made for everyone. These are made of wood & will not keep wearing out. Now if I could just get my non-spill bowls I'll be happy.

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