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

perhaps we should create H.A. (herpers annonymous)?

"Hi my name is Jeff, and Im.... addicted to snakes! *sob* My wife had to take away all my credit cards! wwwhhhaaaaaaahhhhhh!!"

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Originally Posted by green_man

perhaps we should create H.A. (herpers annonymous)?

"Hi my name is Jeff, and Im.... addicted to snakes! *sob* My wife had to take away all my credit cards! wwwhhhaaaaaaahhhhhh!!"

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Where do i sign up ;)

haha, i'll be at the next meeting....just lemme know when and where

and will anyone be selling any snakes there?

Hey, at least this addiction isn't gonna kill you or cause cancer... :-D

I could think of WAY worse things to spend your money on!

Congrats (for some of you)... You have taken the first step towards a better life, 11 more to go.

Nothing is worse than having a itch and not being able to scratch it.

yeah me to im like on my 1st and boy im just gonna keep going( read sarcacasticly)
no really i know what u guys mean

Once you start, you just can't stop....I have a long 'wish list' that will take a lifetime to fulfill I'm sure...now, where is that sign up sheet? I think I need help!

Hello, im BallPythonBabe, and im a "snakeaholic". "Betcha can't keep just one!"

Hello, my name is Schlyne....and I managed to resist taking an animal home with me from the NARBC. *Sob* All those reptiles.....considered a jungle morph cornsake...a day gecko...my own version of "meatball"...a pac man frog...not to mention those ball python morphs.... and those were only the things I seriously thought about taking home with me.

Good thing I have too many things to do today so I'm not going back...I don't think I could resist. Also, if it wasn't a 1.5 to 2 hour drive through chicago traffic, it would be harder to resist...

I'm really hooked...I want a burmese,a bci,a brb,a yellow anaconda(when i'm older,of course)A blood python,a carpet python,a kingsnake,a milksnake,a emerald tree boa.

You guys don't know the half of it..lol
Wait a few of you do
Rusty

Christmas is coming, anyone have Santa Claus' address? Yes, I'm 30+ years old and I believe in Santa. Heck, I'll believe in anything if he brings me another kid (herp).

you can't get addicted to reptiles i have a frilled dragon, 12 snakes, 7 geckos, 4 tarantulas and i'm not an addict! i've got it under control!
just a new herp now and then, is not a big deal. LOL

thanks
vaughn

ya know they are considering a ban on reptiles in chicago including pythons(even ball pythons)i think boas,some turtles,all pit vipers,rear fanged colubrids,some cats,birds.My cousin lives in chicago and loves snakes.Oh well,he's not old enough anyway,and his parents HATE these kinds of things.(animals)

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You guys don't know the half of it..lol
Wait a few of you do
Rusty

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:blushes: Uh, yeah. Smulkin and I would fall into that group.

lol:)

Hi, I'm Justin and I'm addicted, I'm only fifteen and I already have 4 snakes 7 lizards and I am looking to get two new snakes when I have the money. :roll:

Welcome, Justin. You're in good company. If you have that many now, just wait until you have your own income! Let me tell you, it can be dangerous. Since I posted above on Oct. 5th, we've acquired an additional lizard and two more tarantulas. Damn that monthly herp show in Pittsburgh!

i only have 2snakes....well 3 whenever that dang UPS guy shows up...Grrr i cant wait. i been up since 630 and missed school just to be here when she arrives

Darn Rex, missing school. What's next? :lol: I need a female pastel. How much blood would I have to sell to make enough money to buy one?

a Plasma for Pastels Blood Drive . . hmmm not a bad idea . . .

hmmf! I can stop anytime I want to. I just dont want to.

oh and might i also throw out a big thank you to smulkin. I have spent several hours a day this past week researching tarantulas...

Another addiction rears its ugly head... or chelicerae as the case may be ;)

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a Plasma for Pastels Blood Drive . . hmmm not a bad idea . . .

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When, where, and how many times can i give before i pass out ;) :lol:

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oh and might i also throw out a big thank you to smulkin. I have spent several hours a day this past week researching tarantulas...

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I know what you mean! I still don't think I could actually have one in the house, but they are fascinating from here.

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When, where, and how many times can i give before i pass out

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Only once with plasma, I'm afraid. Give whole blood instead and you'll recover faster. :)

<< is on his way to the pet store to pick up his pink toe spiderling...

yellow 'Condas only get like 8ft....for males....I want a Blood Python.

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<< is on his way to the pet store to pick up his pink toe spiderling...

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hehe we just picked up one up our last trip to buy a few feeders for the snakes.....they're awesome little guys

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<< is on his way to the pet store to pick up his pink toe spiderling...

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LOL .. addict :twisted: