ok i have like 30-plus BP’s and snakes. they all have names and i consider them all pets. i try to rotate my handling and enjoyment of them. That said, i do plan to breed on a small scale. I believe the world of pet owners and breeders co-exist.
also note that i have several BP’s in glass tanks, one in a PVC enclosure and the rest in racks or tubs. there are many ways to care for your BP and reach optimum husbandry. the thing is, there are a set of proven best practices (as outlined in the caresheet or provided by fellow forumers) that do work. for example, we know that PVC/plastic holds better heat and humidity than glass; we know that a tight black hide with 1 opening is better and more secure for a BP than a tall half-log with 2 openings; it’s obvious that if husbandry is on point, BP’s don’t need our help to bathe and shed; they will shed on their own. so u can keep your BP in a glass tank if u wanna and do things your way. just keep in mind that when there’s an issue and when u wanna troubleshoot it, most will always fall back on these best practices and rely on solid husbandry.
lastly, your BP is not special or of greater intelligence than others. neither are any of mine. don’t try to anthropomorphize them and put them in danger/risk when they are out of their protected enclosures. neither are they a fearless Retic; they’re just scaredy lil pet rocks that like to eat and hide at their core. Enjoy them for what they are.
