I've had my boa for over three years and I haven't gotten another. It's not that I don't want more -- I do. But I'm in my fifth year of college, and I don't know where life is going to take me, and I like to plan ahead. I could easily afford to keep several more, and one day I know I will, but I want to make sure I don't get myself into a situation I could regret.
I'm not saying this of all keepers, because there are many who do just fine acquiring multiple snakes at a fast rate, but on the whole it bothers me a little (again, this isn't true for all people , there are many people on here who bought several snakes in their first year who are awesome keepers).
I have seen more people than I can count join a forum with their new baby snake and end up with several more in a matter of weeks. And then once they have a few dozen, they lose interest in them. Or just disappear completely, and while I hope for the best, I fear the worst. Another thing that irks me (and maybe this is less true of ball pythons, but more true of boas which is where my interest lies) is that people will get lots of snakes while they are cute and tiny, but have never handled an adult and have no clue what they are getting into. Both for their size and the cost of keeping them (feeding, housing, etc). I just wish people would think more about the long term commitment of these animals.
Reply With Quote