What got you into BPs?

[Michelle85]

I agree with you, why apologize. I have had only one for the last 2 years and its enough as I don't know enough about them to have multiple. Its a learning curve and these are animals, not toys. I have met and talked to long term snake owners who have snakes that were found outside due to people not wanting to look after them and I live in Canada! It freezes here in September! One or two snakes for a new snake enthusiast is enough until they really learn the animals and even then, unless your a breeder or going to run your own zoo, choose the amount of snakes you own wisely and spend quality time with a few. So many pet shelters are busting at the seams and I am sure the snake issues isn't much better. I think your comment is spot on!

Here's where I might upset some folks... I feel like some people go a little bit overboard with the whole Ball Python "bug". I see so many threads on here where people who have barely bought their first BPs instantly looking to breed and start buying snakes like M&Ms. In my eyes it's irresponsible. These same people post threads on here months later how they're getting rid of their BPs for one reason or another.

If you're new, get a couple of BPs and enjoy them. Learn how to properly care for them (which takes time and experience) and then decide if breeding is something you're truly interested in.

Sorry for the rant..


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