Breeding Projects
In general I don't specifically work with species just because they're extremely expensive, venomous, big, or rare, rather because I think they're outstanding in beauty or behaviour. Some interests were developed by pure coincidence. Whoever has been watching e.g. an active Varanus prasinus in a zoo for a while more or less necessarily must love tree monitors. As a kid I got a good hiding from some elder schoolmates because I wanted to protect sand lizards (Lacerta agilis) from the sticks of these idiots – so here I am, still very much interested in native (respectively European) reptiles. And there's some reptiles e.g. Varanus pilbarensis you simply fall in love with the first time you come to see a photograph of their beauty. So today I care for quite a mix-up of different species ... you specialists please turn a blind eye ...
Now that I have at least seen nearly all of of my favourites, I've taken photographs of most of them and kept a lot of species. From my experience some must not be kept in captivity, others need dimensions and care to thrive which an average private herper can't provide ... for example Varanus salvadorii, from my point of view the most fascinating reptile of all. Unfortunately I had to give these true giants away.
Maybe these short descriptions, photographs and literature tips help you out when you're interested in the species listed below. You may also find care sheets and a short profile of the species in German and English at the website of the Breeders' Expo Europe in the Care and Breeding section. Since this part is still growing there might be some links that lead you into digital void. Don't worry, come back later hoping I have found leisure to close the gap in the mean time!
