To OP, I can only speak for myself but I have 2 BP. One 22yr old female that I have had since she was very small, probably 100g or so when I got her, and one 2 month old albino I just bought at a show (125g). I like to watch them grow, that's part of the fun for me. I guess like someone above said, kind of the same concept as a puppy or kitten.