Don't own herps but spout advice

[patientz3ro]

1. I couldn't agree more! When I explain to people how much money I've spent on Ajja, the first response is usually, "for a $30 snake!? Are you nuts!?" To which my response is "if the dog you spent $50 to adopt from the shelter is sick, are you going to take him to the vet, or let him die because he's only a $50 dog?" That one gets' em every time.

2. I'm guessing the last sentence of your post is a typo, but don't edit it. I think it's better the way it is!

3. I said it before in a previous post, but I'll say it again. If I knew when I got Ajja that I would end up dropping nearly $1K on JUST Ajja's cage and environmental control system in the first year... I would absolutely do it again. She's a normal from LLL. $29 at the reptile super show in 2011.


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[patientz3ro]

Not quite sure how I managed to quote myself and then add to my post. Odd.

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[Mr Oni]

So I have to post pics on here to prove I have snakes? Ive got 17 balls and 1 on the way plus 1 King Snake. I deleted all my pics because I didn't like the way they looked. Ive also bought from several babies from other members on this very forum, so they know what Ive got.

Noooooooooooooooo, As anyone who goes through this forum for a long enough time.
I think "you know i have never seen such and such dudes animals....i wonder if they have any"

Im not questioning the legitimacy of anyone but i open this for those who have the passion and whatever else.

I must be putting my thoughts down wrong.

Meh, Im going to applebees

[DooLittle]

I dont get the 'Its to expensive' thing, you can get a leopord gecko for £20 (about $35) or a ball python for only a bit more. I would understand if someone didnt have the time or recources but i dont think money plays a part (I got one BP for £10 from a bad owner).

Often times the actual snake (or any animal for that matter) is the "cheapest" part of the equation to buy. It's the proper set up that ends up costing more. So maybe they have $50 for a snake, but not the additional $100-$200 for a thermostat, plus whatever for a tub or tank, substrate, hides, water dish, heat lamps if needed, thermometer... Pets aren't cheap.

[satomi325]

Noooooooooooooooo, As anyone who goes through this forum for a long enough time.
I think "you know i have never seen such and such dudes animals....i wonder if they have any"

Im not questioning the legitimacy of anyone but i open this for those who have the passion and whatever else.

I must be putting my thoughts down wrong.

Meh, Im going to applebees

Lot's of experienced people don't post pictures of their animals up.


It's great that so many people are willing to help others. That's what being on this forum is all about - Helping others and sharing our love, passion, and experiences.

However, I think when someone says they plan to get their first ball python in the near future and they are also constantly offering advanced advice is odd to me.

And I always think when someone corrects another keeper on, lets say quarantine for example, but doesn't quarantine themselves is ridiculous.

[NH93]

I personally feel that snakes aren't very costly... not cheap, but overall not expensive either.
Their equipment and start-up is the most costly, if you don't get high-end morphs (or so I've noticed), but it's still the least expensive pet I've ever owned, and I've had my fair share I think.
Cat, dog, guinea pigs, fresh water fish up the yin-yang (bred guppies for awhile with my pa), piranhas, and frogs. By far - even considering vet costs, if applicable - snakes win, every time. With fish being the most costly, in my opinion.

HOWEVER cost is always one factor to look at with pets, but not the most important to me.

[Bluebonnet Herp]

I only have two snakes but like to give advice when I feel I know something...

Lol, me in a nutshell. Knowledge-wise, I'm a database of animal taxonomy, reptile natural history, and other people's experience and I'll regurgitate that wherever I think it helps.
That being said, the moment the opportunity presents itself, I'll be adding 20 more snakes to two so I can say "Yeah, from my personal experience...." Then I can at least sound like I know what I'm doing.