Quote Originally Posted by carlthuringer View Post
But I think I should argue that owning a pet is a relationship. If the owner isn't happy, then how can he care to keep the snake happy?
But a relationship that SHOULD be built on the snake's needs, not what makes the owner happy.

The snake owner should research exactly what species of snake will fill their desires appropriately, not buy a snake and try to make it behave in a way that is against its nature, just to please that owner.

If providing hides to your ball python makes you unhappy, perhaps you should find a home that would be happy to provide it exactly what it needs.