1. Is this a fad or is it truly a passion?
I went 20 years before I had more than 5.
2. Can I afford care for them both monetarily and time wise?
3. If I have the time, will another one mean too much time spent and I will lose my passion?
I have 12, down from 13, and soon to be 13 again. That's my limit time wise without it being a "job."
4. If I get another one, will I still be able to do more than the minimum for my others and properly care for them.
5. If my resources (time, money, space, etc.) are limited, if I get this animal, will I still be able to get the species/animals I want, or will I regret this addition and resent the animal?