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Swikmo’s Passion
From about the age of three I had already developed an undeniable fascination for the free living world around me and soon became infatuated with frogs and other amphibians. As I grew so did my captivation for other pond-dwelling organisms, especially turtles and snakes. By the age of twelve my desire to keep various species of herps in captivity had grown immensely. What started as a kind of “Noah’s Ark” collection has since been honed to an extensive collection of mostly large pythons and boas. It would be very difficult to describe just how I ended up settling on boids as my primary focus within the world of herpetology. However, one thing is for certain, I have developed a never-ending fascination and respect for these magnificent creatures. I feel working directly with these animals on a daily basis has brought me one step closer to contentment and true happiness in my life. Over the years I have developed relationships with my animals based on respect and compassion for each and every individual. Taking pride in what I do is very important to me and this means providing the very best living conditions and overall care for each individual within my collection.
Sincerely,
Nick Helble a.k.a. Swikmo
Nick Helble currently works and resides in Okemos, MI where he owns and manages the Swikmo’s Snakes facility. Nick received his Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of Colorado, at Boulder. In addition to working with virtually all non-venemous reptiles, Nick has studied and worked with chimpanzees and is proficient in sign language.