What python species should i consider buying at the reptile expo im going to?

[matt71915]

i would say find something small enough to live in a 10 gallon for its whole life at the show.

then that will solve both of your threads

OR.....if it were me i would read more about viper boas, i dont think they get very big and might be ok in a 30 gallon

[CTReptileRescue]

If this guy is 14 years old, is there really a need to bash him because he is having trouble deciding? When I was 14 (no offense kid) I didn't know my ass from a hole in the ground. Remember the Northridge earthquake in California? Yeah...That was my head coming out of my ass He just needs a little help deciding, or maybe someone to look up to. If you guys are reptile enthusiasts and you want the reptile to be in good hands, then suggest something he is going to have any enjoyable experience caring for(or we might see another case of neglect).

I always feel bad whenever I'm rude. I would love to help this kiddo, only if he could ask a direct question once.
Again, not trying to be rude, and definatly not bashing. I am completely here to help.
Neglect hits home with us here at The CT Reptile Rescue, that is when we get called, of course I want to avoid it.
But in the end
Education is key
Rusty

[DutchHerp]

I'm 15, I keep more than just a corn snake.

Don't blame it on age guys, as age is nothin' but a numba.

Keep it real.

[Colin Vestrand]

i'm not trying to be a jerk so this is my last response to his threads... i only ask that you read through his posts and tell me whats up? he lies repeatedly, gets beligerant with those trying to help, and asks horribly open ended questions for no real reason.

i'm just sayin....

[DutchHerp]

Doesn't sound like an age related problem though

Maybe he's from the land of trolls?

[Colin Vestrand]

clearly that was a joke, hence the " "

[2kdime]

Thing is, you can't help someone who doesn't know what they want.

I think he's just got 300 bucks from mowing yards, and it's burning a hole in his pocket. (theoretically speaking)

Again man, just RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH. THEN ask questions.....don't buy ANYTHING on a whim

[CTReptileRescue]

I personally am not blaming it on age. Please understand (DutchHerp) that I have no issue whatsoever with teens owning herps. To his is own....
I am only here to help.
But again, there seems to be a confusion on how coolguy is posting. It seems to be very open ended questions, with very mixed info on his own experience. I don't think at this point anyone is playing the age card. Just the real life experience card.
Again, I've known 15 yr. olds that have loved and raised burmese pythons.
Rusty
Rusty

[DutchHerp]

Yes, I agree these threads are stupid, I just hate it when people blame it on the age... not singling you out though, man!

[littleindiangirl]

LOL, I love it how the old folks can look back and blame it on "that age", and those at that age have to get all pissy.

Sometimes, you can't see the whole picture if you're standing right in it? Eh? LOL. Give the old folks credit, they aren't stupid, they've been there, they have dealt with teens for longer than teens, so maybe there is something to it?

Like Wilde said, "I am not young enough to know everything." But, this is getting off topic...