What do you think of young people with herps?

[Snakeman]

I think kids owning any kind of pet is good for their sense of responsibility and gives them an early understanding of and love for animals. HOWEVER...I think they should only own pets, and herps especially, if they are old enough to handle and understand the needs of the animal, can do their research on the selected pet themselves, can give at least basic care to the animal, and above all do not see the pet as a trophy or thing that makes them cool.

exactly what i was gonna say