Ex-Baseball Player Yoon Suk-min Lives With 50 Lizards, Some Valued at $5,200

Former professional baseball player Yoon Suk-min has revealed his unusual hobby of raising 50 lizards at his home. On the SBS TV show 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You and I,' Yoon showcased a specially designed room in his house dedicated to his reptiles.

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I first adopted a crested gecko out of my eldest child's interest last year, and the number of individuals has increased to 50.

He explained that his fascination began last year when his eldest child showed interest in crested geckos. Since then, the collection has grown to 50 lizards, which he meticulously manages in separate zones for females, males, and babies. The setup even includes a dedicated incubator to aid in hatching eggs.

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Most adult individuals are worth several million won, and my most cherished individual is worth about 7 million won.

The value of his collection is significant, with Yoon stating that most adult lizards are worth several million won each. His most cherished lizard is valued at around 7 million won (approximately $5,200 USD). Yoon also expressed his intention to pursue professional breeding and sales of these reptiles in the future.

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The air conditioning electricity bill alone came out to 700,000 to 800,000 won per month last summer to maintain the temperature and humidity.

His wife, Kim Soo-hyun, shared the considerable cost of maintaining the lizards' environment, noting that air conditioning alone cost between 700,000 to 800,000 won (approximately $520-$590 USD) per month during the summer to regulate temperature and humidity. Yoon emphasized his commitment to the animals, stating he never leaves home for more than three days to ensure their proper care.

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I don't leave home for more than three days to manage the individuals.