I don't mean to argue or spit out advice that not many agree with, and although my mother might not agree with the new love for my hobby they are still my animals that she does not take care of. I do understand where you are coming from and it may be me in college not thinking clearly what my parents think of my reptiles but they are still mine and I care for them either way. Again I apologize for anything that may have been taken the wrong way, but if I can take care of an animal and afford it why not do what makes me happy. Just going off my gut and personal experience. No disrespect intended