MysticExotics
(formerly NWHeather)
I'd have to say I do...I have 8 ferrets, & went from 2 corns to 11...LOL
eh, I've been around a few years. I used to be super obsessed with this form, but I don't post much anymore. I have 5 snakes (NOT getting anymore) and even went so far as to build my own stackable vivs - not an easy task for someone like me. But they turned out alright : )
Just try not to get in over your head, I've seen quite a few burn out's here too. I know I would have, if had gotten any more snakes than I currently own. Everyone is different, but 5 is more than enough for me most days despite the fact I would have had double that, if I could have, when I started here.
I think this an excellent thread. I would have to say I have both a very passionate personality as well as an addictive one because I totally see them different as they apply to me. I do feel though I can keep the addictive part under control. I may take it right to the level of that's enough but I don't tend to go past that due to the pinch of responsibilty. This is kinda in reference to online gaming, purchases, gambling, drinking. Now for my snake collection. I have thought about this mostly because those I have around me think I am nuts with the snakes and that I have an unreasonable amount (well they thought that about 30 snakes ago LOL). They don't understand why I have so many especially since it is not a business for me, like the business part would justify it in their minds. Anyway, the thing to me is, I don't see what they see. I don't see the you have how many snakes *insert number* as some sort of negative thing like they do. I guess it's because I am the one in it, because I am the one in the trenches going through all of the work as well as all of the good with having my snakes and enjoying every minute of it. I have my own personal sanctuary in my home (an extra bedroom) where my computer and my snakes are. I love that room above all others. To be honest the collection started with getting other corn snake morphs, then to getting other kinds of snakes. Did I think every purchase through for days and days, nope I sure didn't. I totally impulsed on quite a few of them, but totally do not regret it nor care for any others less. I guess for me I have the means, and am making the time, to care for each and every snake I have, so it's all good in my book. But to go back to the initial question of addictive personality I will say I have a very very hard time leaving a reptile show without a new snake, (last time though I was very good and just came back with a new RETF, so that doesn't count LOL)
No addictive personality here. Nope. Not at all. Don't read my siggy line, though, ok?