I agree with the what has been said so far, but every so often on various forums I come across the situation where "I just got a (insert reptile) for (insert special occasion) from (insert person) and I need to know what I need to take care of it". Now I know most people with experience would tell them to take it back to the store and get the equipment first, but I don't believe a majority of people would actually do it, serious or not about the hobby.
So now they need correct information quick, already have the reptile and don't have the luxury to spend the months researching the care for that specific animal, what would you do?
I always get a chuckle when I see someone ask a question, then see the same person the next day giving someone else advice on the problem they were just asking about(I purposely left this vague)