Don't own herps but spout advice

[DooLittle]

I dont get the 'Its to expensive' thing, you can get a leopord gecko for £20 (about $35) or a ball python for only a bit more. I would understand if someone didnt have the time or recources but i dont think money plays a part (I got one BP for £10 from a bad owner).

Often times the actual snake (or any animal for that matter) is the "cheapest" part of the equation to buy. It's the proper set up that ends up costing more. So maybe they have $50 for a snake, but not the additional $100-$200 for a thermostat, plus whatever for a tub or tank, substrate, hides, water dish, heat lamps if needed, thermometer... Pets aren't cheap.