Parents and reptiles!

[unspecified42]

djansen, Thank you so much for that post, I spend alot of my time at a local reptile store and talk to ball python breeders I am extreamly educated on ball pythons, I almost have enough money for everything I need
- Three shelf high cb-70 rack system = 240$
- 41 qt sterilite tub with trio of African soft fur rats, substrate, and food. = 50$
- Bumble bee ball python = 500-600$
- Thermostat = 120 $
- Temp gun, hummidity and temp gage = 35$
- Paper towel substrate 5$
- Feeding tongs = 15$
- Hide = 15$

-Payson!

Gah. Why start on ASFs? Normal rats are easy and cheap to come by!

I'm totally confused by your plans here. If you just want one python, you don't need a rack. If you are planning on buying a live trio of ASFs to breed, you don't need tongs.

It sort of sounds like you're wanting to venture into a bigger endeavor than a single snake.

[Kaorte]

I don't think purps meant any offense anybody. I think he was just trying to point out that it does take some work and responsibility which the kid seems to have.

Can't we all just get along

never!!!!

hahahaha

I know pp didn't mean any offense, just pointing out that it probably isn't the nicest thing to sit there and crush all these kids dreams

[sorakitty]

My dad was okay with me getting a snake. My mom on the other hand (who is terrified of snakes), it took me two years to convince her. But now that she finally on board with the idea, and had seen the enclosure I keep the girl in, she's okay with it, and even petted her! O_o She says she's okay with her as long as she's either contained, or under my watchful eye, and that she would freak out the day she see's the snake crawl out from under the door, or my dog chewing on it. ^^; Which I hope never happens.
But anyways, it took me sometime to convence her and it's all good now, and I happily own my baby ball.

[PurplePython]

PurplePython, This community is not about trying to shut every kid down who comes here wanting to buy a snake.

Telling them all the reasons why they SHOULDN'T have a snake isn't really the nicest way to encourage this person to become a responsible adult.

Owning a pet is a GREAT way to learn responsibility. Taking care of another life is a big commitment. The OP has been wanting to get a ball python for nearly a year so this isn't an impulse decision.

In my opinion, if the OP can care for a ball python and be able to pay for its expenses, then why shouldn't he be able to own one?

I know a lot of mature youngsters on this site who are more than capable of taking care of ball pythons

Lets give him the benefit of the doubt before we just shoot him down.

refer to my very first post please, where i mentioned "dont let him get the BP unless hes very mature for 15 years old"

thanks

[Paysons Bps]

I plan on feeding F/T the rack is for future investments, I dont plan on just keeping one i plan on getting a job and saving for a super pastel and the 2011 breeding season hopefully get killer bees and super pastels =D

-Payson

[Kaorte]

Payson,

what are you parents concerned about with having a ball python in the house? Are they afraid of them? If they have questions, you are more then welcome to relay them here so they can see many people answers to their questions.

[Seru1]

never!!!!

hahahaha

I know pp didn't mean any offense, just pointing out that it probably isn't the nicest thing to sit there and crush all these kids dreams

:lol:

Yeah I know, honestly I could have been nicer to but I myself have this Pavlovian response to distrust and crush the dreams of children and teens. I think I might be half grinch


It's why I always get jabbed by my friends to keep the evil in. I have to bite my tongue alot.


Still having a pet can teach you alot of responsibility. Hopefully dude you will convince them and rise to it like alot of other teens on this site have.

[PurplePython]

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.

[Kaorte]

I plan on feeding F/T the rack is for future investments, I dont plan on just keeping one i plan on getting a job and saving for a super pastel and the 2011 breeding season hopefully get killer bees and super pastels =D

-Payson

Well hold your horses there wee one!

Don't just right into breeding. Especially after (possibly) less than a year of owning them. Knowing a lot about them and caring for them daily are very different.

Also keep in mind that any snakes you get will need to be of proper breeding weight. This will not happen in a year if you get a hatchling ball python. A female takes at LEAST two years to be up to breeding weight and some even aren't ready for breeding after two years.

There are many things to consider when breeding. First you need two healthy adult animals. You need an incubator and housing for all of the hatchlings. You need to have a plan for the babies. If you can't sell them, you need to be prepared to care for them for their entire lives.

It is a big responsibility and should not be taken lightly.


Don't rush into things, ball pythons will be here for a while

[Paysons Bps]

It's not that they dont want me to have them were in a moving situation and selling a house isn't easy when people know you have reptiles. I know the breeding sizes i didnt mean start at 2011 breeding season i meant hopefully I can. I've been doing alot of reseach on breeding and hope I get it right. I'm very patient, i'm not a rusher on things =D

-Payson!