Quote Originally Posted by jimmyfoxca View Post
So, if you exclude irresponsible hobbyists who will likely have poor animals regardless, do you think snakes (ball pythons in particular) are more resilient than we give them credit for.
Yes, I do believe that snakes are much more resilient than we give them credit for. I know that it is possible to keep snakes in room temperature, with low humidity, but I also believe that they will have a much more healthy life if they are kept in proper conditions. With low heat, they may not be able to digest their food properly. They would also digest their food much more slowly. This would cause them to go off food because they would not be hungry. They would have bad sheds, which could cause them to stress out. Without hides, they would likely become stressed out, and stop eating.

All in all, I think that it is possible to keep them in improper conditions, but I do not see any reason too. I want my pets to be as happy as possible, so I keep them in the correct conditions.