I was thinking alot after reading some of the threads and felt that I really had to give my respect to those who care for their animals properly. Snakes are not cheap creatures to throw in a tank with a hide and water bowl. *****here comes the rant*** I was really disturbed by some posts(not mentioning names) and realized how good some people are to be more concerned with doing things the right way (humanly putting down) then how much it may cost. When you purcase an animal weather its a snake or feeder, you should care and have respect for the fact that it is a life and not just an investment. On a recent post I read of a man buying a pregnant rat and nursing it back to health. This really made me have confidence that there are people out there who realize that even feeders have feelings. Mostly I just wanted to post this thread to give a thumbs up to all those people out there busting there butts for the love of their pets:-)