i think maybe he is just used to people not taking his advice so he starts out on the offensive- I was just taken aback because I am fairly mild mannered and already felt really bad. I have read through more of his facebook posts and he does seem to belittle newbies -and justly so sometimes- I know some people can be really stupid, but I was just asking for help to try to save my snakes. anyways thanks- I will update as time goes on.