Hello,my name is Carina and I'm a newbie. You can see that in my user name! I've had my little snake for maybe four to five days now. She really likes me! I got her from a reptile expo. She LOVES being handled! I'm from Alabama. Ever since I've wanted a ball python I've been researching here. I'm FINALY a member! I'M SO EXITED!!!!!!!!! I'm nine years old and I estimate Ruby (thats my snake's name, ain't it pwetty?) is five to six months old. That young! my family has a dog,fish,a turtle,and a gerbil. My dog is NOT happy about me having a snake! LOL!