Before I owned a snake, and was doing my research all I could read about was to start with either a corn snake or a ball python. So I go down to the pet store, and completely lost interest in corn snakes, however became captivated by the python. I purchased my first bp and since then have decided to really become part of this whole reptile thing. I'm looking for my second snake and planning for even more in the future.
If thats not a success story than I don't know what is. If it weren't for bp's alot of people would be to afraid to even get involved with snakes in the first place. I think they've done wonders for the community.