Why do you come here?

So, whats the reason you originally came to this forum and more importantly, why do you keep coming back?
I originally was looking for incubation information, and answers to a few questions. I got all that i needed, plus i gained friendship, knowledge and advice. Not to mention tons of scaled eye candy, and membership in the most caring, sharing,helpful,supportive and REAL community of people who share the passion for our beloved little worms. What about you?
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I came here originally when I first bought my first bp back in 09. I wanted to know proper care and learn as much as could. I stick around because of all the great people. I pop in on occasion just to see how my friends are doing. I may go missing for a couple months at a time but I always come back just because this is such a great place.

In September, I bought a ball python without knowing anything about caring for him. I ended up here because whatever I was googling about care and feeding always pointed here and this site always had the best information. I stay because it is a fine community of people.

I was looking for a answers to some questions... found them :). And a whole lot more?

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Came here because I wanted to optimize my first BP's living arrangements and get things right. Stayed because there's a ton of people on here that I've bonded with and I love hearing what they have to say and bouncing new ideas back and forth. It's a tight-knit community.

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It's a tight-knit community.

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.....a very tight knit community indeed ;)

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Shortly after getting our first ball, I was googling something bp related and the site came up. Checked it out, and have stuck around ever since. Lots of great information, nice, helpful people, pretty snakes to see. Always something new to learn. I have made lots friends on here. For the most part everybody is great. Unfortunately there are always going to be turds in the cat box though. But obviously I love it here, I've been around for 2 years. :)

I love having nice friends that love and have snakes too. Been on here close to 8 years, and i have made quite a few friends on here. Wish there were more that were closer :(. Looove you guyz! ...*snickers*....turds

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I came here when I first decided to turn my passion into a small time business. I keep returning because I learn something new every day, from time tested wisdom to unconventional knowledge.

I really needed something to do between classes...

I am extremely new to herpetological endeavors. I have always been an information hound. There is way too much conflicting information being spouted by supposed experts, so I am looking for personal experience that can be debated by others with personal experience.

I come on here because doolittle refuses to get a facebook so its the only place i can see pics of her secksy snakes. ;)

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I am extremely new to herpetological endeavors. I have always been an information hound. There is way too much conflicting information being spouted by supposed experts, so I am looking for personal experience that can be debated by others with personal experience.

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Wow...thats a good one! ;)

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I found this site while looking for local breeders.
I enjoy the company of most of the people here, there are a couple that need to learn a couple things. ;)
Overall I have met and continue to meet a lot of cool people that I have something in common with.
Some of you help reignite my passion for breeding when I start getting down on myself and for that I would like to thank you all.:bow:

Joined another forum and was also given link here.I joined after lurking few weeks. and never left, but I met my wife on here so the site does hold a special place in my memories.

They won't commute my sentence, so I'm not going anywhere for the foreseeable future.

And there's a 10% chance on any given day that there's a turd in need of flushing and I REALLY like to see that swirl.

I come here for the sake of my snakes and if possible to try and help others with any problems I can help with.No other reason.

i look at it like this..I come here to BP.net for info on my pets, no other reason,I go to work to get paid,not to make friends but to get paid..I don't mix business with pleasure

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

I come here for the sake of my snakes and if possible to try and help others with any problems I can help with.No other reason.

i look at it like this..I come here to BP.net for info on my pets, no other reason,I go to work to get paid,not to make friends but to get paid..I don't mix business with pleasure

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Makes sense. I can't see any reason at all to try to enjoy something you have to do, like work or research.

Do you consider this forum business or pleasure?



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I came to the forums after my bp was about to shed and I needed to ask questions. I stayed because the community is great and helpful.

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I come here for the sake of my snakes and if possible to try and help others with any problems I can help with.No other reason.

i look at it like this..I come here to BP.net for info on my pets, no other reason,I go to work to get paid,not to make friends but to get paid..I don't mix business with pleasure

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No other reason???? Than to possibly try and help others with any problems??? I call BS and i cannot believe YOU just said that!!! Someone correct me if im wrong, but i do believe youve helped NO ONE. From my observations, youve only degraded, criticized, and antagonized people. Many here consider this place their online "family", and come here for support and assistance. YOU sir, do not provide anything close to that. I dont believe theyve considered ANY of your pompous, snide, arrogant, and overtly disrespectful comments and remarks to be helpful. Matter of fact they do the opposite...they HURT. People like you seek to hurt others. If i was a newbie, and you responded to my questions and comments with how you generally respond to everything, id never come back this forum. And IMO, its not good PR to have such negative people like you around here. There are soo many people here who work so hard to make this forum what it is - friendly, and awesome. Sure, there are folks that have ruffled feathers a time or two,but YOU sir are in a class all by yourself. You constantly upset people and RUIN thread after thread. IMO, you dont belong here. There are plenty of forums that welcome people like you with open arms. Well, this isnt one of them. I suggest you take your "help" over there.

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I come here for the pictures and the friendship. Finding BP.net was the first time I'd met people as passionate about animals as I am... it's nice to talk to people who 100% understand me. This place gave me the confidence to put myself out there a bit more in the industry and I could never leave it. I love all of you weirdos and am incredibly thankful that you let me stick around :blowkiss:

I ended up here because I did a search on google that brought up a thread here. I joined and stayed because it's great to be around people that love and enjoy snakes as much as I do. I don't know many people like that in real life. Also this place is a lot of fun and I enjoy reading the threads and looking at all the pictures :)

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No other reason???? Than to possibly try and help others with any problems??? I call BS and i cannot believe YOU just said that!!! Someone correct me if im wrong, but i do believe youve helped NO ONE. From my observations, youve only degraded, criticized, and antagonized people. Many here consider this place their online "family", and come here for support and assistance. YOU sir, do not provide anything close to that. I dont believe theyve considered ANY of your pompous, snide, arrogant, and overtly disrespectful comments and remarks to be helpful. Matter of fact they do the opposite...they HURT. People like you seek to hurt others. If i was a newbie, and you responded to my questions and comments with how you generally respond to everything, id never come back this forum. And IMO, its not good PR to have such negative people like you around here. There are soo many people here who work so hard to make this forum what it is - friendly, and awesome. Sure, there are folks that have ruffled feathers a time or two,but YOU sir are in a class all by yourself. You constantly upset people and RUIN thread after thread. IMO, you dont belong here. There are plenty of forums that welcome people like you with open arms. Well, this isnt one of them. I suggest you take your "help" over there.

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I agree with all of this.

I heard the buffet here was pretty good so I came to check it out. The sushi bar is worth the stay and Wednesday night is Brazilian-style steakhouse night, plus $2 domestic drafts and $3 you-call-its during any live TV broadcast of the 4 major sports. :)

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I heard the buffet here was pretty good so I came to check it out. The sushi bar is worth the stay and Wednesday night is Brazilian-style steakhouse night, plus $2 domestic drafts and $3 you-call-its during any live TV broadcast of the 4 major sports. :)

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Not to mention all the eye candy with nice racks!

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Originally Posted by liv

Not to mention all the eye candy with nice racks!

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Great idea! I'm opening a hooters spin off and calling it Balls and Racks. Though maybe it would be better as a pool(billiards) hall?

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

Great idea! I'm opening a hooters spin off and calling it Balls and Racks. Though maybe it would be better as a pool(billiards) hall?

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So waitresses serve buffalo wings in hooter outfits with snakes draped around their necks? What about a male version...

Hooters sucks!

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So waitresses serve buffalo wings in hooter outfits with snakes draped around their necks? What about a male version...

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Agreed. I want to be surrounded by hot guys all feeding me nachos and telling me how pretty my eyes are. Make it happen pyrate.

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So waitresses serve buffalo wings in hooter outfits with snakes draped around their necks? What about a male version...

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Well, I was thinking bikini style BPs for the girls and some type of shorts or bikini briefs for the guys. The details of the outfits will need to get ironed out offline...

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Hooters sucks!

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There's only one reason to go to hooters. No worries, my place with be much better. :D


Just realized I may have done this: :hijackd:

Sorry

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

Well, I was thinking bikini style BPs for the girls and some type of shorts or bikini briefs for the guys. The details can get worked out later.



There's only one reason to go to hooters. No worries, my place with be much better. :D


Just realized I may have done this: :hijackd:

Sorry

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I am actually looking to work part time. :D Is there a place for me at Balls and Racks​?

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Originally Posted by liv

I come here for the pictures and the friendship. Finding BP.net was the first time I'd met people as passionate about animals as I am... it's nice to talk to people who 100% understand me. This place gave me the confidence to put myself out there a bit more in the industry and I could never leave it. I love all of you weirdos and am incredibly thankful that you let me stick around :blowkiss:

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Thats awesome liv.:D big hugs ;)

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Originally Posted by 4theSNAKElady

Thats awesome liv.:D big hugs ;)

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:grouphug::wuv: Love you guys :)

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Originally Posted by liv

:grouphug::wuv: Love you guys :)

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As my daughter would say... love you more!

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As my daughter would say... love you more!

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so much love!

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Originally Posted by Physician&Snakes

I am actually looking to work part time. :D Is there a place for me at Balls and Racks​?

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done!

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

done!

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Awesome when do I start? Also you have full medical coverage correct? For me and my balls. :D

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Awesome when do I start? Also you have full medical coverage correct? For me and my balls. :D

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In 2-3 years after I get the cash, patents, and place built. In the meantime you can swab decks on the ship.

If you do well, you'll get promoted to the ranks of ship's physician. ;)

I came to get answers to questions. I stuck around because you guys are cool.

came here because snakes duh! I'm glad I was able to find a great website. I basically knew nothing when I got my first bp, but because I always found this site to be reliable, I'll always come back. I lurked for a while, before becoming a member but I'm glad I finally joined!

I look up to you who have a lot of experience and passion for caring for these animals. it's awesome! I've only been a member for like a month or something but it has made me a lot better of an owner. :)


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I stumbled on bp.net when I was doing research before getting a snake as a family pet. I had been asking my son's allergist for years about different kinds of animals, and he'd finally ok'd having a snake in the house. Even though I'd worked around reptiles in the past, I'd never actually owned one myself. This turned out to be the best place I found for solid husbandry advice.

After we got Millie, I joined the forums and always found really wonderful people willing to answer my "new mom" questions. (I still do. Would have flipped my twinkies over Millie's hunger strike if it weren't for you guys.)

I keep coming back because none of my friends or extended family appreciate how adorable my little rat lips is. It's wonderful hanging out around people who really love reptiles. I should also probably mention that my husband spends even more time on the forums than I do. He just lurks, though, and doesn't post himself!

I came to this site at the beginning of November, after getting a ball python from Petco that had been in an "accident". One of the sticky thermometers had gotten stuck to the side of his neck, near his head. They had been treating it with silvadene, hoping he would shed. The guy there told me they had been waiting "2 months" for him to shed, and decided to sell him for $20. He had a clump of skin where he had been injured. I had a bearded dragon years ago, but knew next to nothing about ball pythons. I just knew I had to get him out of there.

Thanks to all of you, I now have a Herpstat instead of the plastic piece of junk thermostat I originally purchased. He shed 9 days after leaving Petco. He has eaten regularly up until yesterday - his first refused meal. He is very small in my opinion - according the the guy at the store he should be about 6 months old. But he is thriving. I have read years worth of posts from some of you about enclosures, heat, temps, shed, mice vs rats, humidity, substrate, how often to hold them, different morphs...I'm so grateful that there are people willing to share what they know. Without this forum, I don't know how well Tiki would be faring right now. Information on the web in general about BPs is completely contradicting from one site to the next.

So I stay because I have soooo much to learn, and I love seeing all the pics and hearing all of your stories. Thanks!


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i came here for the "So Since there are so many female keepers" thread.. and i stayed here because of the "So Since there are so many female keepers" thread.

edit: creepin.

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i came here for the "So Since there are so many female keepers" thread.. and i stayed here because of the "So Since there are so many female keepers" thread.

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:rofl::P

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i came here for the "So Since there are so many female keepers" thread.. and i stayed here because of the "So Since there are so many female keepers" thread.

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LOL :rofl:

I came here for creepin..... and stayed in the off chance he changes his name back

Good afternoon, Everyone..

My name is Jonathan and I'm addicted to BPs.

Growing up in Hawaii, I've always wanted a pet snake, but they're illegal there. Now that I'm living in the contiguous states, having a snake is no big deal.

I was doing some googling one day for snake info, and found this site. I stuck around for all the pictures, but now that I've found a place where everyone loves snakes, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The majority of people tend to be scared or nervous around snakes, but there's none of that here.

And of course, there's so many pictures of cute snakes. :3

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Good afternoon, Everyone..

My name is Jonathan and I'm addicted to BPs.

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Welcome................. To the dating game LoL:rofl::rofl:

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And of course, there's so many pictures of cute snakes. :3

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Don't forget the cute BIG snakes!!!

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LOL :rofl:

I came here for creepin..... and stayed in the off chance he changes his name back

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gotta at least buy me dinner before any name changes are considered..