Will be first time snake owner, hello all

My two cents:

1. If you are worried about escaping, you probably have the wrong enclosure.
2. From everything I've read, a GOOD thermostat (such as the Herpstat) and a temp gun are essential, top of the list items. (So, there is guy somewhere who has maintained a healthy collection without these tools for the past 30 yrs...doesn't matter - most of us are not him.)
3. For any new animal I recommend a getting a good book. It will have all the information in one place. IMO, Vincent Russo's The Complete Boa Constrictor would be worth the expense if you decide on a Boa.

There are several options for small boas, hog island, dumerils, ground, etc if you are interested but don't want something the size of a common or redtail boa.

After talking with the store owner and to you all here, he brought up pretty much everything you all did I've decided not to get one at this time. I just don't want to get it and not be able to give it the proper care it would need. Not to say I don't want one or two down the road, but not right now.

Thanks for the help though.

Good on you for considering the needs of the snake over your want for one. I know it's hard :rolleyes: I've been wanting to add more animals to my life and it's just not a good time.

We'll be here when you decide to get a scaly baby