Well I've finally taken the plunge. I've always known that if I want to really grow my fledgling side business doing reptile presentations for various groups, that someday I'd need a burm. So far our biggest snake is Carlos, who is a 7' BCI male.

My friend in Florida needs to rehome his burm, as he can no longer afford the permit fee. Shesmu is just what I'd want if I were to rescue a burm-- very nice, mild temperament, feeds well, and has been handled a lot since Robbie bought him. He is quite tame and doesn't seem unduly aggressive. He is about 5' long at this point.

So I agreed to take him. We're picking him up when we head down to Daytona. I am, I believe, as prepared as I can be for owning a burm. He will be housed in a locking cage that I will be ordering from Animal Plastics.

Do you all think sliding glass doors are the way to go? AP also does the swing out plexiglass doors. Not sure if those would hold up to a burm, though.

If anyone has any hints, tips or suggestions for someone who is experienced in snake keeping but just beginning to embark on burm keeping, please share. Like I said, I am as prepared as I can be. I think.

Here's a few photos... first is our BCI at a local summer camp last Friday. That's me in the pic. Second is the BCI with a couple of camp kids. Last is a not too recent pic of Shesmu. We are going to change his name to Malakai.