boas cohabitating with pythons

[JLC]

My point is this. When one first becomes interested in exotics, you need to do the research BEFORE you bring them home, not after. I have taken in too many sick and dying exotics that were brought home by folks with good intentions but a "ready, shoot, aim" approach to animal husbandry. These have included both balls and boas (add parrots and dogs as well). Perhaps that is why i don't demonstrate much patience for poor husbandry.

While I can completely sympathize with your frustrations, and agree wholeheartedly with the desire for people to do things responsibly and in the right order...it's very counterproductive to get an aggressive attitude when someone finally does come here (or someplace like here) looking for help.

The harsh reply doesn't CHANGE anything that a person has already done in the past...but it CAN change how well they perceive the advice people are trying to give them NOW and how willing they might be to consider and accept it.

Just something to think about.