08/12/2025
🦎🐍 DON’T BE THAT GUY 🐢 🐸
We’ve all seen that person...
the self-appointed expert who screams “That animal is dying!” from one blurry photo, the loudmouth who assumes every keeper is neglectful, or the keyboard warrior who tears down beginners just trying to learn. The comments section animal Karen's.
🚫 Don’t be that guy who sees one photo and jumps to, “Take it to a vet! It’s dying!”
You don’t know the animal’s history or if it’s already getting vet care and improving.
Spreading panic without facts doesn’t help anyone as it just scares owners and spreads misinformation and outrage.
✅ Instead: Ask for details. Offer calm, thoughtful advice. Be part of the solution, not the problem.
🚫 Don’t be that guy who acts like they’ve never screwed up or learned something new.
Everyone’s made mistakes from beginners, pros to really everyone. Acting like you’re flawless just makes you look like a pompous....
✅ Instead: Share your experiences and what you learned. That’s how the hobby grows. Be humble and understanding.
🚫 Don’t be that guy who claims “expert” status because you read a few care sheets or watched some videos.
Owning an animal doesn’t make you an expert. Real knowledge comes from experience, learning, and humility.
✅ Instead: Keep learning. Listen to those who know more. No one knows it all. Understand that many experts got that way through trial and error with failures.
🚫 Don’t be that guy who treats reptiles like trophies or props for social media clout.
Handling venomous snakes recklessly, stressing animals for likes, or showing off rare animals without proper care is reckless and selfish.
✅ Instead: Respect your animals. Let your care speak louder than your posts. You never know what kind of impact something stupid can have for everyone else.
🚫 Don’t be that guy who tears down beginners or others with less experience.
Gatekeeping and insults don’t protect the hobby.
✅ Instead: Encourage questions and offer guidance with respect and patience. Remember you were that person too once upon a time. We want more enthusiasts!
🚫 Don’t be that guy who acts like a hero “saving” animals by hating on others rescuing. Hate to break it to you but not everyone is Tiger King. Owning animals isn’t rescue or conservation unless you’re doing real work.
✅ Instead: Support real rescue, educate the public, and put animal welfare above your ego. Understand that everyone walks into this with thousands upon thousands of dollars it takes real work to build.
💚 BE THAT GUY
Who lifts others up. Educates instead of shames. Keeps animals safe and healthy. Positive experiences with the public and leaves ego at the door. That’s the guy the hobby needs.
Anything we missed? Leave your experience in the comments.
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