Quote Originally Posted by Giftbearer View Post
How negative and arrogant. Most of the people here have given me useful and constructive suggestions. This one is just rude and insulting, not to mention presumptuous. Way to make someone feel welcome! And you sure don't give your snakes much credit either.

First, you're way out of line suggesting I'm rushing into getting an enclosure and haven't done my research, and second, I came here for information; not indoctrination! I've been doing 6-8 hours of research every day for a few months about these animals, and no, my observations are not because I don't yet own a BP. I read and I watch, and I have critical thinking skills with which to process that information. I'm consulting way more sources than just here and Youtube.

If you have something practical to offer that's fine but spare me the "newby smackdown" bit. This is not a school yard, a sandbox, or a prison.
First off you post was far worse than hers. Second what she was trying to get across to you that you are making assumptions based on poor information (just because it's on YouTube or a "caresheet" doesn't mean that it is true. This forum has many experienced ball python keepers who really do know their animals better than just about anyone else. Some have 20 + years of experiance. Nobody here is trying to bash you, or anything like that, we are trying to help you, but at times it may not come across well.

Please this is one of the most caring communities on the Internet. If you want to keep these wonderfull animals please listen to us... We really do know what we are talking about. Sure we all do things slightly differently but there are some things that we all agree are good and some things are bad. Nobody is trying to indoctrinate you, just help guide you to becoming a good ball python owner.