Breeders

Bawaa Herps
Gary Quirk
Bawaa Herps is a family owned and operated business owned by Gary Quirk, a fellow Kansas City local.  Gary has bred numerous python, gecko and monitor species over the years, often switching things up and trying new species.  Gary scaled back briefly between 2005-2006, while deciding what he would work with next...

Oh, and in case you've ever wondered how my "G.Q." Irian Jayas got their name, they weren't' named after a magazine. ;)

Update - Spring 2007
Well, Gary decided what to do next....full time reptiles.  He dropped the Bawaa Herps moniker and has partnered up with me to start some new projects under the A.C. Reptiles name, as well as starting a completely separate company, which you'll start hearing more about in the future.  Gary is also now part of the A.C. Reptiles team as well, overseeing the day to day care and maintenance of my collection.  There's too much to cover here, but count on hearing Gary's name in the future.

Extraordinary Ectotherms
Will Bird
He's the man when it comes to 75% Diamond x Jungle Carpets.  Will's animals came directly from Python Pete and are widely regarded today as the highest quality DxJ crosses available anywhere.  He's also working with Python Pete Jungle Carpets and a variety of other snakes.

Will is also well known for his work in the field, so he has an excellent field herping gallery on his website as well.  Be sure to check it out!

Reptiles by Andrew Hare
Andrew is what I would classify as a Jungle snob. :-)  Seriously though, top notch Jungles are tough to find and he's managed to put together one of the best collections anywhere.  He also has a variety of other pythons.  Andrew also does a lot of field herping and has a very extensive field herping gallery with some really cool photos.  Definitely a website you want to check out.

SavageDigital.com
Randy May and Sara Hoskins
My friends, Randy and Sara are currently working with reticulated pythons and arachnids.  Randy helps me choose my photography equipment and is also one of the best reptile photographers around...no need to say more, just check out his website.

Steve Gooch Reptiles
Steve is probably best known for his photography, which is how he was first exposed to reptile breeding.  Steve has now built up an impressive collection of his own.  Check out his website (designed by yours truly) for info on his animals and his photography.

Repashy Reptiles
Allen Repashy
Allen is the single largest crested gecko producer in the world and is also very much responsible for their popularity in the pet trade.  Allen is a good friend and helped me tremendously when I was getting started with crested geckos.  I also built his website.

 

Caging

I've tried out all kinds of cages over the years.  What I've learned is that a lot of cages work great at first and over time, the material starts to degrade, warp or become discolored...amongst other issues.  That being said, I think one of the most overlooked aspects in choosing the right cage/rack is the experience of the manufacturer.   The three manufacturers I've listed below have been around long enough to have that experience and I think they're, hands down, the best three in the industry.   Breeders with very specialized collections have the luxury of getting everything from one manufacturer, but I maintain such a diverse collection that one manufacturer simply can't meet all the needs of everything in my collection.

HerpCages.com (Barrs)
I have a lot of my custom caging and show displays made by Barrs.  They offer a quality line of affordable arboreal cages, specialty products and show displays.  Barrs is pretty much the best kept secret of professional breeders.  Barrs provides caging for most, if not all of the large-scale reptile producers in the United States...breeders that many casual hobbyists have never heard of.  Barrs cages are what I consider "Industrial Grade"...in other words, they aren't fancy, but they look very professional and are some of the toughest light-weight cages and racks on the market.

AP Cages (Animal Plastics)
We're using AP's Carpet Python cages (which I helped design) and several of their racks as and couldn't be more pleased with them.  The  1/2" thick CDPVC material is unique to the caging industry, in that it  tends to hold heat really well, which is rare for a plastic cage...and that's an absolute must if your reptiles are kept in a room that gets cool in the winter (like a basement or un-insulated attic).

Freedom Breeder
I was fortunate enough to get a call from Lindy at Freedom Breeder to help test and photograph some really cool new features that are being incorporated into their caging systems.  I have to be honest, though.  I always thought their caging was out of my price range, but after reviewing everything and factoring in the cost of heating, wiring, surge protectors and thermostats, they're really not much more expensive..  After crunching the numbers, they're really only about 10-15% more expensive than traditional plastic caging systems...and in my opinion, the cost is made up for in convenience and durability, especially when working with larger animals.  We have an easy $25,000 worth of plastic caging and it's great stuff, but you really can't get any more heavy duty than steel.  If you have large-ish boids (boas, carpets, bloods, etc.) and would like to house them in a rack, you should really take a close look at Freedom Breeder.  Their CB-70 rack is awesome for ball pythons too.

 

Supplies

Reptile Depot
I get lots of our supplies from Reptile Depot.  Prices are generally lower than anyone else and the "Club Depot" makes it even better.

LLL Reptile
I get lots of our supplies from Reptile Depot.  Prices are generally lower than anyone else and the "Club Depot" makes it even better.

 

Veterinary Resources

Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS)
Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM
Dr. Stahl and his staff specialize in exotics (including reptiles and amphibians) and is one of the most highly regarded herp veterinarians in the country.  He offers phone consultation services and also offers the option of shipping an animal to him for treatment. 

Arbor Creek Animal Hospital
Dr. Michael Tarrant, DVM & Natasha Tarrant
Arbor Creek Animal Hospital is located in Olathe, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.  Mike and Natasha are personal friends of mine and fellow reptile breeder/keepers.  In addition to their work in the veterinary field, Natasha has many years of experience, working as a reptile keeper at both Sedgwick County Zoo and St. Louis Zoo.

Association of Amphibian and Reptilian Veterinarians (ARAV)
If you're having trouble finding a qualified herp vet in your area, this is a good place to look.