Agree 100000000%.Originally Posted by jmcrook
In this hobby we see SOOOOO MANY people dive in head first like you are. And we see ALMOST as many disappear as quickly as they dove in. Full collection sales on Craigslist, animals ditched on pet store doorsteps, animals neglected and left to die, etc.... Please don't be one of those people.
Pump the brakes, enjoy the animals you have and take some serious time to decide if you REALLY love this hobby or it's just a fad. Trust me, we see plenty of people treat these amazing animals like Pokemon collectibles with no regard for the fact snakes are living creatures. Not saying this is you, just saying it's very common.
I hope each of your new additions has been properly quarantined. But guessing by the number of animals and duration of time between adding animals that's barely possible unless you have them scattered over multiple rooms.
As for this blood, I wouldn't. You're still too new to take on a difficult eater. My Borneo STP is my only pain in the butt eater. He eats when he feels like it with no rhyme or reason. I've been in this hobby many years and he gives me fits. And despite the fact that when I take on an animal I take it on for life, I considered rehoming him because he's surviving and not thriving. I aim for my animals to thrive, not just survive.
I've been in this hobby over 15 years, currently have 7 snakes all acquired over 4+ years. And I was getting BACK into the hobby (long story, but rehomed my animals years ago) so I knew my passion was already there. I added my last in March and won't be adding another til January at soonest.
Take your time, enjoy your animals.
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