Blue Beauty Snake?

i don't think you have to worry THAT much about size... most only get around 6'. the most common captive species, the taiwanese stripe-tailed rat snake (Elaphe taeniura friesei) has a record size of only 7'9". there's a breeder not too far from where i live that has bred them with some regularity and i had a lengthy discussion with him at a show last fall.
they're a nervous snake, but most are very temperature tolerant because of the mountainous regions they are from. i suspect that if you get a CBB very young neonate you should be good to go.

Oh, excellent! All the better! Thank you, kzooherpetoculturist! :) Still, as active as I hear they are I'm sure he or she would need a lot more room than my ball python. It does my fiancee's nerves good to know I'm willing to wait till we have more room, she feels a bit claustrophobic as it is.

And ou're preaching to the choir on captive bred babies. ;) Both my boys are cb and I wouldn't have it any other way. Easier on them, and easier on me.

If you're interested in a caresheet, here's a breeder that propagates the Vietnamese Blue Beauty snake:
BHB Enterprises
If you contact them they'll probably be able to fax or email a caresheet on over to you.
I'm thinking of getting one of these animals as well, to complete my collection. I'll probably purchase one in the next 6 to 8 months, depending.
Anyway, I hope the people at BHB can help you :)
Have a good day.

Yes, those are the breeders I'm going to go with when I'm ready, Kenatk :) You're right, I should just go ahead and write them for more info. I'm really in love with these snakes, just lovely!

If you do get one from them, I'd love to see pics and hear about your experiences! Heck, I'd want to hear about it no matter where you get it ;)