Quote Originally Posted by Shann View Post
I'm bothered when people think that reptiles are cheap pets. Even if a snake is free, you still have to account for appropriate housing, bedding, feeding, and most importantly vet care costs for the rest of its life. And snakes love a long time compared to a lot of pets.
True but in the grand scheme of things, whats eight quid (pounds) for a tub, 5 for a hide and water bowl, (hopefully pet bills will not be needed but they are not too expensive) maybe 15 for humidity and thermometer system and a few quid on feeding day, in my opinion, having herps is worth WAY WAY more than that, especially if you plan to breed them later on in your life. I am not trying to say it is a cheap, you have no idea how much money me and probably other people have blown (Even though its money well spent) on herps, but if its just having one, simple pet you dont need to be a millionaire. I understand why people would give advice though, if they dont have the time and resources and/or there parents wont let them but i just dont see how money is the biggest issue. (I am a strong believer that if the advice is good, who gives where it came from, the information is right and obviously vice versa.