Quote Originally Posted by frankykeno
Good points made Jamie. It's so hard though Gin to go by dates. You could look at some of our members that in reality have only a year or two of time keeping BP's, which isn't all that much in the grand scheme of things, but give excellent advice based on either their own experience, talking with breeders or good solid researching skills.

Personally in the end I think this forum regulates itself pretty well. I also believe firmly that the person asking the question needs to have some common sense. If you believe the first thing you read or hear and run off half-cocked to follow advise from who knows who online without confirming that information is solid, there is only so much anyone can do for you or your snake. We have to expect that people of any age, that want to take a living creature into their homes, should have at least some skills.

Jamie's concern is one I share. That some newcomers will take any advice as "golden" and some of it won't be great advice or based on real time experience. It's a worry and thanks Jamie for bringing it up for discussion.
Good post Jo! I didn't start this thread for any other reason than to help the community and those who come here for assistance. We spend a lot of time here being silly and funny (or sometimes not so funny), but the truth is, a lot of people come here everyday looking for guidance. Every effort should be made to make sure they get the right information.