I think there's a fine line between managing things and being overwhelmed. The biggest problem is that in this hobby/business/industry people are highly competitive. Because of that I believe people regularly pass that fine line acquire too many animals. This might be for business reasons, bragging rights, or some other inconsequential reason they justify. I can't count how many people I've seen buy buy buy and then sell sell sell just in the short amount of time I have been doing this. Collection sales regularly occur for the very fact that people jump head first before doing enough research. I know I've been interested and reading about ball pythons since the late 90s. I have waited patiently until I could house and properly care for the animals. This has helped me be prepared for and avoid all sorts of things that many people experience. If I'm going to do something I am going to do it right. That's just how I was raised and how I have always led my life.
I think some people are animal hoarders too. I'm not calling anyone out at all but there is that fine line between collection diversity and just flat out taking on more than you can handle. That is part of the reason I just have a single pair of Super Dwarf retics in terms of fun side project with something that has always interested me. I see a lot of people with a wide degree of interests but I believe to ultimately keep your sanity you need to focus on what you are the most interested in. It is sad to see the number of animals acquired and sold due to being a passing interest.
Great topic Chris! Thanks for getting some discussion started.
Regards,
B
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