Addiction

I am first time herp owner. I have never been really fond of snakes but I was talking to my friend and I decided to buy 2 just a little over a month ago. For the first couple of weeks, I was terrified to take the snakes out of the cage fearing that they would bite me. Nevertheless, I got over my fear and hold them often. My snakes are pretty cool and they have personality. Anyway, I think owning a snake is like getting a tattoo; one is never enough. (For the young guys:like eating potato chips) I am already thinking about getting another one. HELP, I AM HOOKED!!

lol, I understand. Before I had even received my bp I had fallen in love with the red tail boa and swore that was my next snake. And it soon will be. I want to own a bp, red tail boa, and a hog island boa. I already have the bp. Need the boa's. Then I dunno where I'll go from there. Maybe I'll get gutsy and get a blood. :)

Yeah, it really is an addiction.
I actually wanted a Red Tail Boa, for a long time too.
I think I'll stick to Ball Pythons though, since I already bought a 1.1 Albino Het pair ...
My next buy is going to be a sub-adult female ball =]

We started by buying a ball python for our youngest son. We now have about 20 snakes, 2 lizards, and a red eyed tree frog. Oh, yeah, and Smulkin's tarantualas. I'm not sure how many there are - around 6, I think. So yeah, addiction is a good way to describe it. And it's more addictive than tattoos: Smulkin has 3; I have 2.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Herp Crazy. I'm sure you will enjoy your stay. ;)

Hi, my name is Marla and I'm addicted to herps. ;)

Ah yes, the herp addiction claims another victim. :twisted:
I can give you some advice, though. You don't have to buy everything out there that you see, no matter how bad you want it! I'll be the first to admit that there are a ton of herps I see every day at various stores, and online, that I would love to take home. But you have to realize your financial and time constraints. And take into account the lifespan of each animal. The key is to be a good collector, not a hoarder!

hi, my name is mlededee and i am not addicted to herps. i have one snake, three lizards and a tarantula. i am getting 3 red eyed tree frogs at a reptile show soon and possibly another bp. i am getting some cresties and a bearded dragon when i get more space. and then i am getting a pair of giant day geckos. and then i am getting a male pastel to breed to my female bp. when i move from this state i am getting a corn snake or two. no, i am not addicted to herps.

haha im not addicted either. completely redoing ur room for another snake isnt hooked, right?? i mean.. thats silly... ;)

the addiction is a problem, it starts with one, then a few, then several, then breeding projects....next thing you know...you're house is gonna be a ZOO! :D