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    • July 11, 2019 at 9:45 am #1042

      Zoodulcis
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      Nice picture of this guy.  Is Anderson a Matrix name?  Just a wild guess, but reasonable for a 12 year old boy.

      It is so important for kids to work toward something and then have the responsibility for caring for a living thing.  I read a study several years back by a sociology research group studying youth development that children involved in 4-H and FFA show superior leadership skills later in life, are more collaborative in group settings during problem-solving or project planning, and often display greater resiliency than urban kids.  They understand the value of hard work and how work relates to fair compensation.  They also tend to do better as freshmen in college, because they have achieved greater maturity concerning the realities of life, death and really hard work before they enter.  So kudos to both of you!

      Is Matthieu up on the latest in supplementation for Anderson?  If so, which products have you guys selected as being the best choice for his continuing health?

    • July 11, 2019 at 9:51 am #1044

      mdoherty
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      Anderson was named by Matthieu for his Ag Science teacher. Thanks for the kudos. My wife was, and remains, instrumental in supporting him in this, and other endeavors.

      I’ll ask Matthieu about the supplementation. I’m not familiar, but will ask. He is focusing on nutrition and providing a wider variety of possible food choices, but Anderson is going strong and Matthieu is definitely learning more about responsibility.

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • July 11, 2019 at 9:58 am #1047

      Zoodulcis
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      I hope Mr. Anderson appreciates the honor!  It says good things about Matthieu that he chose a name from a mentor/role model, as well as saying good things about the Ag Science teacher.  Ag Science, taught well, sets students up early for success in a wide variety of high school topics.  When you find out what Matthieu’s dietary regime for Anderson is, could you be so kind as to post it, or maybe ask him to when he has the time?  We need more young herp husbandry respondents to be able to act as a sensei (one who has gone before) for other young keepers.

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