Stupid people shouldn't have snakes ...

So my friend just got done telling me her drugy brother has a adult normal bp. And that she thinks I spoil my two bp's to much because they have a reptifogger a couple hides a big water bowl some fake plants logs and branches and They have the digital thermometers. And I completly care fore them. And that she thinks her brother is awesome because he kept it simple and has that "whatever" personality and has a tiny water dish some tree shavings and a heat lamp in a clear glass .tank........no hides. No humidity. No thermometer . Nothing. Empty cage. ... I have a soft spot for snakes now and it makes me mad when dumb people don't treat them right. It makes me want to go pick it up and take it home....I can't stand dumb people!!! And neither my friend or her brother can be reasoned with...
Sorry just had to vent a little.
Am I being dumb?

Christian

I think people have no idea how expensive snakes really are. They buy the snake, then later find out that it costs a lot more than they thought. And then there is the fact that they don't know how to properly take care of any animal, let alone a snake. That's why I take great pride in knowing that my snakes have the best habitat I can provide.

I disagree, my tubs have a water bowl and a hide with aspen bedding. Thats it. Ran me about 30USD total for each snakes, cause I "splurged" on an RBI hide for the tubs.

To me, a glass tank with a bunch of...stuff in it just makes my job that much harder to maintain the "ideal" environment.

EDIT: I feel inclided to add that I do have thermo and hydro meters for all my cages too.
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Originally Posted by Kodieh

I disagree, my tubs have a water bowl and a hide with aspen bedding. Thats it. Ran me about 30USD total for each snakes, cause I "splurged" on an RBI hide for the tubs.

To me, a glass tank with a bunch of...stuff in it just makes my job that much harder to maintain the "ideal" environment.

EDIT: I feel inclided to add that I do have thermo and hydro meters for all my cages too.
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But what of the cost for the rack, thermostat and heating?

Also, they are talking about single snake enclosures. Glass terreriums need that extra decor fot security, etc. Snakes are much more expensive than most impulse buyers think, if they care for them properly (and still use glass). Housing multiple snakes in a rack is very cost effective, but most people that have a single BP don't even know that's possible. If you have a thermostat for each glass enclosure, that's $100 each alone. (Assuming you are using a good one) snakes are not the most expensive housing by far, but they still have husbandry that needs to be met. (I'm not knocking the rack, I use one. Just saying most pet store buyers are clueless and think a 10g with repticarpet and a heat light is good)


Op, yes...people are generally ignorant. No, you're not wrong. Keep being awesome and giving your babies the care and love they deserve.

I posted wrong sorry I guess he doesn't keep a water bowl in there full time. So its just a light and bedding. And If you have a rack that's different cause your obviously taking care of them. Its not the decorations I'm mad about its the essential stuff. Just a light and some bedding in a tank is not meeting the essentials.

Christian

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Originally Posted by Orangephoner

...friend just got done telling me her drugy brother... she thinks her brother is awesome because he has that "whatever" personality... And neither my friend or her brother can be reasoned with...

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^ is that a piece of watermelon in his hand?...lol

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I don't think dumb is the right word. Ignorant yes, and I have less patience for ignorance than I do stupidity.

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Originally Posted by decensored

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I don't think dumb is the right word. Ignorant yes, and I have less patience for ignorance than I do stupidity.

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I would definatly agree. Ignorant is a better word thank you

Christian

Not ignorant, dumb. Ignorant is what they used to be before you told them the proper way to keep a BP, but completely ignoring what they found are the proper husbandry requirements is stupid and irresponsible. It is unfortunate, but you can't fix stupid. I would liken it to science in regards to evolution when you are talking to religious fanatics about it.

Person 1: "Hey, here is the science and the supporting evidence."
Person 2: "That's stupid, I didn't come from a monkey."
Person 1: "That isn't even close to what I just said!"
Person 2: "Whatever, that is flawed science and I am going to make a conscious choice to ignore it."

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