Quote Originally Posted by Nodnarb3do View Post
Well I don't think you're gonna get any D through F answers here. Now, I'll tell you about why I chose a snake, but judging from their response to your requests, I'd advise against thinking you'll change their mind.

I picked a snake for two primary reasons. The first is that my job tends to go 10-12 hours a day, and sometimes 3-4 days away from the house at a time. I simply can't support the needs of most mammals. I also live in an apartment complex where non-tank animals mean an expensive deposit, and increased rent. So for my situation, a (largely) low maintenance reptile that required ANY input on my part only every few days (water) and weekly (food) was very appealing.

Related to the first is that BPs have no emotional needs. There are days I get home from work, and I want nothing to do with anyone or anything. Not particularly pissed or anything, just emotionally distant. If I had a dog, I'd be neglecting it emotionally in a HUGE way. My BP could not care less whether I handle it on a given day as long as it's temps/humidity are good, and it has clean water.

this is the same for me, only i may be gone for a few months at a time (if i'm going to be away for more than a week, i have someone i trust look after my BPs).



i do have to say that i'm impressed a 13 yr old took the initiative to put together an 11 page report. keep that work ethic kid, and you'll go far.