i sure know my bosc can hear me quite well, and he certainly shows me how he's feeling :lol: if he's angry he whips me with his tail
hard to care for animals dont neccessarily mean they arent for u, and i personally dont think doing ur homework for a year before u get one is a good idea either, because it still doesnt properly prepare u for one.
i suggest, and this is only my personal view, research what u want to get for 2 weeks, go to a pet shop and handle one, get the feel of it, ask a few questions to the owner or on here and verify everything u are unsure of and then just get one if u feel its right for u, if not, do the same with something else til u do find whats right.
once u have the animal, ur bound to realise there is something u dont know about, i learn something new all the time about our lot, but they dont suffer just because im weak on little bits of knowledge, as long as u know the strict basics, you'll be fine.
a dedicated, willing to learn keeper will be able to cope even without a years research, and more often than not, the one who thinks they know it all because they did a years research will be due for a big shock when they experience the real thing.
My opinion only, sure others will have their opinions too.