http://reptilebasics.com/blog "They say I'm lazy, but it takes all my time"- Joe Walsh Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:34:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Good news- As I had hoped my decision to discontinue the racks has helped to force some action.  Today I pretty well closed a deal which would solve the problems I faced, lack of space and manpower without substantial increase in costs.  I found what I hope to be a very ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2012/01/update-on-racks/ After looking at the numbers for the past year I have found that the racks are putting me in an uncomfortable position.  With the slowing economy we have actually held very steady on rack sales, which has been great.  The problem is other aspects of our business are expanding greatly, ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2012/01/discontinuing-racks/ We will be posting pictures and updates to the goings on here at RBI on our facebook page from here on out- RBI on Facebook http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/12/facebook/ Back from the Daytona reptile expo.  Nice show as usual.  Getting smaller every year to be sure though.  It seemed like the Florida fish and game guys were not so uptight this year.  They still went out of their way to make their presence known, citing quite a few vendors, ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/08/daytona-expo/ Been awhile since I updated this.  I guess I am not a social media kind of guy? So, thermostat roll out has been great.  A lot of time and planning went into this so I would have been disappointed if it did not.  The next Vivarium Electronics model out will be ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/07/summer-shows-2/ Huge amount going on here since last I posted.  Time goes by fast! First off, I get questions about this pretty often and I just had a clutch of albino pyro eggs (cool!) so I figured I would post a pic- [caption id="attachment_172" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="SIM Incubator"][/caption] This is a SIM incubation box ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/05/incubation-ponds-shows-and-more/ Some of you have probably noticed that I have added a new thermostat on the site in the last couple of weeks! About 3 years ago I started working with a group of engineers to create something that fit into what I believe most reptile hobbyists can really use.  First thing ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/03/vivarium-electronics/ We had a great time at the show in Pomona.  Wow, what a crowd.  Ramy does certainly pull them in.  Over all I would recommend the Reptile Supershows to anyone.  Well organized, well attended and sales were good for our first time attending.  I didn't really know what to ship ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/01/fun-in-pomona-and-air-travel-in-winter/ Happy New Year! I made the decision this past Friday to make a couple of changes to some of the racks we offer.  We have been turning out virtually the same product(s) now since 2005 and a couple fo things have come up over time that I think are worth addressing- ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2011/01/some-changes-to-the-rbi-racks-for-2011/ Made the arrangements today and it looks like we will be vending at the Reptile Super Show in Pomona CA in January.  Dates are January 8-9, 2011 and the website is www.reptilesupershow.com which you can check out for further info.  If this show is a good as the San Diego ... http://reptilebasics.com/blog/2010/12/pomona-ca-reptile-super-show/