Honestly, people on this forum can be jerks, especially to newbies. Being a newbie is a good thing in my opinion, I love seeing new people on the forum searching for answers and information. Some of the more veteran owners think they know it all and know EXACTLY how a snake should be cared for, when there is actually a bit of leeway. What works best for you works best for you. There are some things that need to be avoided for your snakes safety, but as far as everything else goes, there is no ONE way to do anything.