My burm is saying something

That's just the less expensive stuff I could afford next week. Didn't put things like a het pied pair that I want..

I don't know how you do it, much less how you house them all. I know you do an excellent job with them, but it boogles the mind. LOL! Although if the husband was less resistant to the idea of lots of snake I'd probably have more too. Probably not that many, but definitely more. ;) Make sure to let us know what you end up with! (although I'm sure you will :D )

As if I wouldn't show them all off when I come home? lol

I also plan on picking up a green bottle blue tarantula at the swap.

I tell you I spend more time taking care of the darn rats than I do the snakes! lol I love the rats too though..

When are you opening that zoo? At this rate it should be at the end of the year. ;) LOL!!

You can go to walmart and get some big sweater boxes for a couple bucks each

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I also plan on picking up a green bottle blue tarantula at the swap.

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GBB's are great, you'll enjoy it, and they are so much fun to grow up from slings. I don't think you'll find any this weekend, unless Bruce and Bill have some. Botar won't be at the swap this weekend.

Diceman - I have sweater boxes and tubs ALL OVER my floor. I am completely sick of them and that is why I am switching over to racks. Much easier maintenance.

Schlyne - that's a bummer! I was planning on going with Botar. Do the other guys have a website?

I hate to be the Devil's Advocate here (does that term even apply to what I'm about to say?), but I have this annoying feeling that a "newbie" herper posting a similar thread ("Look how small my snake's enclosure is, but I swear I'll get something better soon.") would have been torn to shreds by now with condescending remarks about how they "shouldn't keep a snake if they can't provide for it," etc. etc.

I'm not attacking you at all here, Shelby. You're clearly experienced and trust-worthy with regards to caring for your herps from what I can tell. I'm just finding it extremely ironic how your particular snake's situation is "cute" and acceptable, while Joe Schmoe's would have been an abomination and despicable. Sure, it's speculation, but I think it's quite founded. *shrugs*

Either way, he looks gorgeous, and I hope to see some pics of your new enclosures - my next step is a nice rack system with full environmental control (heat, humidity, etc.), so I always like to see what other people are using.

Well I think it's because people know me and they realise that I just bought this snake less than three months ago.. and one month ago that enclosure was fine!

If he was showing any signs of stress at all I would not hesitate to go out and buy him a sterilite tub for the week. But.. he eats like an absolute pig, is active, alert and wonderfully tame. Just had a one piece shed last week, so I don't think it will harm him to remain one more week in this small enclosure. We all know that baby boids do better in smaller spaces anyway! ;)

Well, I'm glad you understood where I was coming from, without taking my words as direct criticism. I'm not exactly "seasoned" myself ;)