Rich,
if I intend to use another caresheet that I have found I will put that at the top. and I will also speak mostly from experience form now on. i am sorry to have tested your tolerance.

rbl, i am sorry to hear that you will not be getting a herp yet, at least you will have more time to study. i knowo what its like to not have money coming in so having to sacrifice or go way out your way. but I am glad you will still hang around here

I too agree with the Leopard Gecko idea.

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Nothing runs like a Deere.

First of all, Ricardo, I'm sorry to hear that you won't be getting a herp at the moment. It takes a great deal of self-knowledge and self-discipline to be able to admit that you're not ready (financially, with the set up, knowledge or whatever) to give the proper care to an animal.
When you are ready: you and your herp will both profit from this decision.

With regards to the information-correction exchanges: Samantha, I can understand why you felt hurt, but because of this thread; I (and I'm sure many others) have learned how important it is to pass on information that is as accurate as possible.

When I have a problem or question about my snakes (which is OFTEN) I post it here because I'm counting on knowledgeable and experienced people's advice. The advice I get here at HC is EXTREMELY valuable to me; because my "reptile-specialist veterinarian" doesn't own (and I believe never has owned ) snakes!!
There is A LOT of misinformation out there: and I've come to feel that Rich and the Admins and the people on this site really strive to keep up to date on the best herp care possible and try to steer owners or potential owners onto the right path.
In spite of all the fun stuff (contests, picture-sharing,chatting, funny stories) this site is still my MAJOR reference source for top of the line herp care info and I applaud Rich's firm, no-nonsense responses.
It's a good reminder (to all of us) to think carefully about what we post here, and quote our sources: be it an internet link, a vet's advice, or personal or second-hand experience.
This site has never been about putting anyone down and no one's ever been laughed at or made fun of in any way (that I've seen.) Try not to take it personally.

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Andrea

O.K., lets go in a different direction.How about a small turtle or tortoise. Maybe a Red Eared Slider or a small tortoise.Try Kingsnake.com and you can go to classifieds or look up different care sheets on other breeds.I have turtles and tortoises and they make great pets and they all have different personalities. Just a thought.

Robins, this thread is more than a year old! I now have the herps you see on my sig =)

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Wish list: Blue Tongue Skinks and Uruplatus =)

A leo is the best starter reptile I have four in a breeding community they are simple they are almost tame from the start thoughwhen I go to pick them up the croak or bark but once out they're calm and will run about and climb up onto my head and sit there happily for hours.