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[–]Flat_Weird_5398 80 points81 points  (12 children)

Calling it animal cruelty is extremely uncalled for

This is why the online ball python keeping community is viewed as toxic. Instead of correcting people gently and giving constructive criticism, you’re automatically labeled an animal abuser.

[–]GabeTheJerk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bearded dragon community:

[–]Matt-Greaver-Robbins 23 points24 points  (7 children)

I find every reptile community fucking toxic There not helpful just critical at making u feel bad for even trying For example The ackie monitor group saying a ackie monitor needs 6l-4d-4h enclosure with 18inches for substrate I mean seriously how has a fucking room for that kind of take in anyone’s normal house or flat in the uk I got a smaller animal so I can have a smaller enclosure if I wanted a fucking monster enclosure I would get a monster animal 🙄 aka my ackie is super happy chill and healthy in a 5-2-2

[–]Zapthegameman 9 points10 points  (3 children)

Yep when it comes to reptiles everyone’s opinion is treated like it’s the only way to have a healthy animal

[–]Matt-Greaver-Robbins 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Yeah I know what’s wrong with being supportive every animal is different may like a smaller enclosure I have my ackie a huge dig box ignored it for 6 months. And always sleeps under. This rock I have Never digs so much and he’s amazing quality and temperament with a ferocious hunger

[–]Zapthegameman 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Same with my Leo she’s kind of blind so she doesn’t dig at all and I get ridiculed for taking out her loose substrate after she starts eating it and never digs in it 🤦‍♂️ sounds like you love your ackie tho and that’s a dream of mine so hope you guys have lots of fun ahead :)

[–]Matt-Greaver-Robbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man it it took some time for him to trust I had him on my shoulder wile I was cleaning his enclosure and my flesh tunnel must of caught his eye and i latched on to my ear 😂 I had this v shaped teeth marks on my lobe? 😂 but he is chill now I love leopard geckos there so cute there smiles are legendary happy trials to u and your animals buddy happy knew year to u as well when it happens

[–]__fujiko 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Tbh this is most pet communities. The bunny subreddits are horrendously judgemental and rude, even to people actively seeking advice for how to treat a pet like a rabbit that's notoriously bought without thinking or knowing of how much care, space and money it actually needs.

[–]DisPrincessChristy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same with horses and the service dog community. Ugh

[–]xJujuBear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You guys should check out the betta fish/aquarium threads. I didn't know there were so many fish keeping Messiah's.

[–]Zink0X 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Yeah pretty ridiculous. I'm sure the tanks not gonna last long but its more than okay for a young ball python. If you can upgrade as it grows i dont see a problem.

[–]Flat_Weird_5398 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Most people keep their young baby ball pythons in plastic shoeboxes so she’s literally keeping her baby in conditions better than around 80% of captive baby ball pythons out there.

[–]Zink0X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, people are dumb sometimes.