Parents and reptiles!

[nicktreb]

Don't let your kid get it. Chances are he won't even take care of it. Hes not even old enough to drive to the store to buy feeders, so that would basically be your responsibility parents. Also, if it gets sick, thats your money to take it to the vet parents. Your kid aint even old enough to have a job to buy feeders, or some type of mite-removal if it gets mites, or take it to the vet if it gets sick.

Hmm why else shouldnt you get one.... chances are a kid your age will get tired of it and start to treat it like crap, and barely ever handle it or clean the tank. Also, a lot more money goes into owning a BP than you can imagine.

I will assume since your only 15 years old and you barely have money, your going to buy a tank and not a professional type rack? Okay well -

Tank $30-$100 depending on what size, what type, what lid you get for it.
Substrate $20-$30 a year
Feeders $2-$3 every 5-7 days
Hides / Water dish / Other parts of enclosure $15-$50
Heat pad $15-$25
Lamp Dimmer or Thermostat $10-$40
Digital Thermometer $10
Normal Ball Python $20-$100

TOTAL STARTUP COST - $120-$350 AT LEAST

Monthly costs for mice - $10-$15

Unexpected costs? - Mite removal, vet visits, meds, upgrading to bigger pray like rats in the future....

Please wait a couple years before you get into this hobby. Unless your a real mature 15 year old than just wait.

Pffff!!! It honestly sounds like a 15 year old wrote this comment.


I think owning a pet at that age is a great way to show responsibility and learn about taking care of living things. Maybe you should skip having hobbies and learning life lessons and just go right onto having kids like tons of other teenagers. Children will be better to practice on.