I've had bearded dragons, leopard geckos, cornsnakes and kingsnakes in the past, and I am thinking of getting a snake. (I had to give mine away due to being quite sick with lyme disease, but am a bit better now....)

I was thinking I'd get a california kingsnake, but ended up falling in love with the Ball Pythons. I'd always thought they needed a larger cage. Now I know that their size requirements are about the same, I'm thinking of getting one.

What I'm wondering is, how different are they when it comes to care. What are the pros and cons of BPs versus King/Cornsnakes? Is humidity a big issue for BPs, or with a humid hide and water bowl are they OK?

Basically, I'm trying to decide if I am going to get a snake, and if I do, what snake to get.

Another concern for me is college. If I am better soon, I will be going off to college in a year and a half at the minimum (could be longer). I am hoping I will be able to take it with me, but if not I will have to find it a new home. How many of you have successfully kept snakes at college?

Thanks,

Draba