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[JandC_Reptiles]

I have recently read a few threads about members who have purchased new Herps and are asking questions about what to keep them in, what temps, humidity, feeding, handling etc. IMO it would have been better to ask those questions & learn the answers before purchasing an animal. It is obvious these members have very little idea about Reptiles and it is scary to think that they already have an animal/animals in their possession but do not know how to properly care for it/them.

Sooo, I would just like to offer some free friendly advice here to any new members who are yet to get their first Herp. PLEASE do some research before making any purchase. Atleast learn the basics BEFORE you go out and buy a Reptile. Learn the prefferred body temp of the animal you wish to purchase, learn the heat gradient needed for that animal, learn the desired humidity level for the animal, learn the enclosure size & accessories needed for the animal & learn how much & how often to feed the animal THEN you may be ready to own it. Those are the most necessary things to the animals survival. Handling, breeding or anything else may be learnt at later periods and hands on experience comes with time, BUT THE BASICS should be learned way before even contemplating keeping an animal imo. And when you are finally ready to get your 1st Herp have a good chat to the seller/breeder of the animal you wish to purchase & get their advice/opinions on the subjects just to confirm your own thoughts.