Need help with Paper I'm writing

[Venom]

I'm writing a paper on Ball Pythons for a project I'm working on. Can you all tell me

"What are the most common mistakes first time owners make?"

If anyone can help I will be forever grateful, I did google searches and read alot but they all where saying conflicting things. I just want to make sure all my facts are right.

Thank you.

[Shelby]

1. putting heat bulbs in and not realising their humidity is shot

2. using an under tank heater without a control device and cooking their snake

3. not getting a digital thermometer and freezing/cooking their snake

4. not putting good secure hide spots (two at least) in the cage

5. not using a good locking lid

6. handling their snake a lot right after buying it

[Kara]

Not learning as much as possible about the snake's point of view & behavior BEFORE getting one.

[lars5277]

Don't forget the heat rocks, or listening to those ill-informed and well-meaning people at the pet store. (not meant to offend people who work there and actually take the time to learn)

[frankykeno]

*applauds Kara's answer!!!*

I would add not understanding if in fact that particular type of snake is appropriate for that person's lifestyle or expectation of what a pet snake is like (in other words if you want something that acts like a puppy....buy a puppy...not a snake LOL).


~~Jo~~

[tigerlily]

Just not having the environment set up beforehand too!! (Just had to add that )

[JimiSnakes]

Buying a snake just because they thought it would be "cool" to have.

~Jim