I am SICK AND TIRED (rant warning)

[Argentra]

I agree with Una. Don't even mention their "care" techniques, but conversationally tell them about "this Great site with tons of cool pictures and people to chat with" and let them absorb the wisdom. If they don't, then they are truly hopeless cases and you should just forget about them, lest it drive you mad.

It's true, you can only suggest, not tell. Keep it light and you might help them without their knowing it.

[mechnut450]

don't feel bad I ran into a fool of a guythat was going to buy a second ball python to release in the yard with the one they got x weeks before, I pointed out one they would be dead before winter, And that the came from Africa and that the temps here would not do the poor thing any good. I told hime more less if he wanted to help the snakes out don't puechase hem they better off if the store does not see a profit from selling them.

[Soterios]

I think people should keep THEIR business to THEMSELVES.

I understand you care about animals, but emailing someone about their craigslist add is tasteless and rude. (to me)

[Simpson Balls]

Your doing the right thing but if you can't get through to them within 3 emails don't bother. LET THEM SUFFER! People these days don't like to take advice which will screw them in the end. My opinion is don't worry and just live your life learning about Balls and add to your great starter collection.

Hopefully this helps and Cheers you up!

Daniel

[Vypyrz]

I agree with Una. Don't even mention their "care" techniques, but conversationally tell them about "this Great site with tons of cool pictures and people to chat with" and let them absorb the wisdom. If they don't, then they are truly hopeless cases and you should just forget about them, lest it drive you mad.

It's true, you can only suggest, not tell. Keep it light and you might help them without their knowing it.

We have a saying in the military," Leadership is the ability to convince others to follow you, without question, while allowing them to believe it was their idea all along..."

But also sometimes this one is more applicable, " There are leaders. There are followers. But some don't even know they have the legs to do either.."


Rob

[CTReptileRescue]

People are rough, Maybe that's why we love our herps so much.
I see allot of ignorance on a daily basis here at the rescue, between meetings, calls and emails.
My best advice is not to attack, just take a big deep breath and try an offer very friendly advice. Like as stated above about this site. Some folks like to have an "ego, and show off" their collection. Try and use that saying how they can "show off" here. They'll probably end up learning a thing or two in the process.
There are many pet owners in the world, and what I've noticed is that people think the way that they care for thier particular animal is the right way. It may be true, it may not be. But in the end take it easy, let it roll off of your back (believe me I know how hard that can be at times). And remember you and your actions have an impact. You may just need to learn who and what to impact.
Rusty
PS to Nate Coohwhip all the way...lol that is too funny

[Meghan]

First of all, it's almost like you're martyring yourself for the love of BPs. Way to go for standing up for what you believe in. Secondly, ignorance is not truly blissful. They'll realize their mistakes when they repeatedly get bit because their snakes are so unhappy; when their snakes keep getting ill or die; when their snakes refuse to eat, or eat each other. I pray for the work you're trying to do by "shining the light." And as said before, definitely keep it to a "Hey you like BPs? Then you definitely need to check out this site..." Good job and good luck!

[wilomn]

Or, two steps to the left is this opinion.

There is nothing wrong with keeping two snakes together if they are healthy and not cannnabalistic, providing that one being food for the other is not the goal of their cohabitation.

Of course, given that you have all of 5 minutes of experience I don't suppose that has been in the forefront of your mind.

[juddb]

Or, two steps to the left is this opinion.

There is nothing wrong with keeping two snakes together if they are healthy and not cannnabalistic, providing that one being food for the other is not the goal of their cohabitation.

Of course, given that you have all of 5 minutes of experience I don't suppose that has been in the forefront of your mind.

Hahaha, Wes you crack me up.

[stormwulf133]

I think people should keep THEIR business to THEMSELVES.

I understand you care about animals, but emailing someone about their craigslist add is tasteless and rude. (to me)

No, tasteless and rude is animal abuse. It ceases to be their business when they put another living creature in harms way (to me).