I'd go for it. just cause it is a rat snake don't mean you got to hold it. some will tame down some won't it just depends on the snake itself. as for price what all comes with it cage wise what size and what other stuff for heating and such none the less if you want it get it but rember you could be taking on somebody else problem. like others have said can find them cheaper (but what all in the set-up you get could make it a good deal) but if the first owner pecked on the glass all the time or did anything else to more or less keep the snake stressed out it will more then likely never calm down. where as if you get a baby right from a breeder you could possibly get one that will tame down. just rember not all will tame down but there is a chance you could get one that will tame down.

if you get this one though just rember to tame it down your going to get bitten several times and it is best when taming them down not to put them away just cause they bit you as they will learn if they bite you put them down. I'd go with holding at least 5 minutes at a time and when handling even if time is up and they bite you as your putting them down hold them a lil longer just so it don't get the idea your putting it down cause it bit you

any way it goes that is a lovely lucy and would make a good addition to any collection even if it can't be held