Why did You join APS

[lutzd]

I joined because I bought a snake and didn't know how to look after it! Totally the wrong way around, which is why I don't give other newbies a hard time for doing the same thing! Then, after I learnt the basics, and knew a little, I became a know-it-all and passed on my few pearls of wisdom left, right and centre.

Then, when I learnt how much I DIDN'T know, I shut up. .... and that's about where I am today...

 

[Slateman]

lol AD
I started this site becaose I needed knowledge how to take care about my first snake. After when Africa joined as a member., I Ireally started to enjoy read the posts. :wink: We started on msn and look what happen.

 

[congo_python]

I joined because its a great australian site,easy to navigate and great way to meet like minded people (and it fills in many other wise boring hour's) but now im addicted now, what do i do? :?

 

[Hickson]

I joined to meet girls.



Hix

 

[pugsly]

I joined to learn and read as much as i could, and ive loved reptiles for so long, but mainly to post 50 billion pics hehehe

 

[krusty]

i joined so i could talk to other python nuts
like my self.

 

[alexr]

I have always loved reptiles - but didn't ever think to look for people with similar interestes to me...

One day I happened apon APS by chance... I have made some new friends, and got my first herp...and now I am hooked.

I am spending so much time here my wife has threatened to ban me from the computer. (I even put in a wireless network so I can surf in bed while my wife sleeps!)

 

[user 270]

I joined because I know little about snakes and wanted to learn more about them. APS is owned by Australians and is set up to be used by Australians. I didn't want any yanks telling me how to look after Australian snakes.

I have been helped a lot so far and will be asking a lot of questions in the future. I also hope that I can help others when I gain more knowledge and experience.

 

[moosenoose]

I joined because I heard Stevo is a hell of a butcher and knows how to put on an awesome BBQ!!! Speaking of which, when is the next one??? :wink:

 

[indicus]

1. Because i made it to the new age; by getting a computer.
2. To hopefully meet people; who have a genuine passion for reptiles.
3. To be able to trade with other herpers.
4. To learn more about the wonderful world of herps.

 

[redline]

I joined because I just love talking herps! Also to get advice about a lot of different things.

 

[stencorp69]

I joined to meet girls.



Hix

?? Has it helped :lol:

 

[stencorp69]

1. Because i made it to the new age; by getting a computer.
2. To hopefully meet people; who have a genuine passion for reptiles.
3. To be able to trade with other herpers.
4. To learn more about the wonderful world of herps.

That about sums it up for me too

Sten

 

[Slateman]

I joined to meet girls.



Hix

?? Has it helped :lol:

Yes . On Macarthur herp society meetings he try to charm some of our members always. He take his best clothing and you should see him in action.

 

[Glimmerman]

I was told about this site after being a member of HHS for 6 months. I checked the site out and joined. Since them I have increased my herp knowledge by 300%, met some really top people & increased my collection with some (i think) beautiful specimens.

I thoroughly enjoy reading the threads, the humourous slaging matches over genetics and hybrids (which is actually educational aswell as humourous),The friday joke, keeping up to date with the herping world and reading other ppl's opinons and how they keep their herps.

I also get free language lessons - Thanks Slatey.

When is the next APS Annoymous meeting.

 

[raptor]

Because after keeping herps for some 30 odd years I realised how little I actually DO know.

 

[Magpie]

To try and scam free herps from people

 

[moosenoose]

Hahahaha Mags!

 

[tourett]

I joined because I spend a bit of time surfing the net and combined a love of herpetology with my surfing activities.

The advantages of coming to this site are that there is a group of people on here who have experience at keeping and breeding who are ready to give their advice on questions one may have. There is a huge gap between what you read about in books and webpages and what successful keepers do to house and raise healthy animals. Herpetological experience of hundreds of years is what this site is about, freely available and shared readily.
I have met several members here and a few live close enough for hands-on herp help. I was happy to show someone from here how to assist a slim hatchling after another member had shown me how. I have been advised on the best places to buy rodent supplies and such things herpers need too.
I have purchased quality animals locally and from interstate and I can see photos of what is available from reputable breeders around Australia at the touch of a key.
I have sold a few things on the site and hope to sell pythons here when i breed some.
I can enjoy the senses of humour of fellow members and follow the thread of posts and maybe drop a comment or two.
I especially like getting the Rock excited about thermostats and I like any post where Sadge drops a boatload of scientific jargon on us all, or posts that involve advanced genetics, exotics or hybridized intergrades. Loads of fun!

I realised how much i liked the site when it was down the last two times.
Stay well everyone.

Same What Junglemad said.

 

[darkness]

I joined cause out of all the sites I found while searching for info, this is the best one for asking questions and getting helpful answers from people that dont want to make you feel like an idiot for askling

So thanks to all for being part of such a helpful site !