1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (106 page)

656 BECOME A PET TAXIDERMIST.
Crazy pet people want to hang on to their pets forever and, as pets become more like family members, there are fewer and fewer taxidermists agreeing to take this on. Fill this void in the market and grant these devoted pet owners their wish. With little competition, you'll be able to charge whatever you want. Find a taxidermy school near you at
www.learn-taxidermy.com/taxidermy_schools.htm
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657 FISH SIT.
You thought dog or cat sitting was easy! Trust me, there's nothing easier than fish sitting. Fish have to eat and need their water changed, and owners who are going away for any length of time, need to hire someone to watch over their aquatic pets. You many need to watch over the house as well, but there's nothing wrong with freeloading — as long as the fish are alive when their owners come home.

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658 LEAD A SNORKELING GROUP.
Swimming with schools of fish in the Great Barrier Reef sounds more like a dream than a job, but add some school children to the mix and you can turn paradise into a lucrative career. Be sure to brush up on your jellyfish sting treatment and shark-avoidance strategies beforehand to prevent your snorkelers from becoming fish food.

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659 BREED FEEDER ANIMALS.
Where do you think the pet stores get those tiny mice you feed Butch, your boa constrictor? They don't just drop out of thin air; however, they are spawned for one particular purpose — Butch's supper. Talk to a local shop and see if you can under-price its feeder animal supplier.

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660 SELL BAIT.
Worms are everywhere! They're just waiting unsuspecting in the dirt. Enter: you. If you're willing to get your hands dirty in the dirt, this is the perfect way to make a profit with no overhead. Really desperate? You can multiply your merchandise exponentially by chopping them in half.

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661 CATCH AND SELL FISH.
With all of the news about how good omega-3 fatty acids are for you, it's a great time to catch and sell fish. Better yet, find some kids who love to fish and have them man the operation while you work the sales front.

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662 LEAD A SCUBA TRIP.
You don't have to live in the tropics to get your scuba certification; many YMCAs or outdoor outfitters offer classes. Once you have your certification, plan a trip to the tropics — and charge others to let them come along.