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First time owner, and addicted!
I got my BP a week before X-mas, and just finally got to handle the little one bare handed(except exam at pet store). Odd thing is, i used to catch a lot of snakes when i was a wee lil pecker head, almost got fanged by a baby something or other, and had a garter get loose out of its box (i was 11) and into the house, never to be seen again. Went to handle my snake after a week of acclimation, and suddenly found myself scared witless. don't know why, but tonight i got over it and I am so happy.
Modded the acu-rite therm/hygro, and stuck it in her tank, then threw the gloves and said screw it, bite me if you want. Needless to say she and i hung out for about two hours. Its really hard not to make sudden moments when you have your pet licking your armpit hair. She was very relaxed, comfortable, only got into strike position when i farted. Soft, strong, curious, and just so damn cool. I now know why it was called an addictive hobby/lifestyle.
I guess i lucked out, got her/him from petsmart, and shes eaten like a champ so far. Got a 40 gal. long for the tank, got the heat just about right, damn humidity is the only problem i have. Sphagnum here i come. This is kinda a HEY, I DID IT type post, and a thank you to all of you who have posted the questions i have, the ones who have made the care sheets, and those who have taken time to find nifty mods and DIY tricks to help the sheltered slithering friends we all share a bond with.
If anyone has anything they want to modify, or have questions about modifying, let me know. I cant buy anything hi or low tech without modding it and inevitably pissing off my wife. should have seen how she reacted to the 360 i tricked out for "us" 
Sorry for grammar, and endless sentences. Liquor played a factor in getting my sack back for snakes.
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