There are a lot of shades of broke. broke I have no many at all, broke I can only pay rent/mortgage and bills, broke I have no extra/play money. Only a fool would buy a snake and have absolutely no money at all clearly the animal requires care power food all of which cost money. But deciding that I didn't need to go away and cutting meals out and movies for a while sure I would. I actually get quite upset when I hear people talking of buying a snake but not being able to buy a thermostat food ect. basic needs associated with responsible ownership.