Been waiting 13 years to get my first snake. And throughout that wait there were only two types I was interested in. Corn snakes and Ball Pythons. With the support of a wonderful boyfriend now, I was free to finally get into the herp hobby. After a few geckos, I finally came across my dream snake. A lovely female Butter (het. Motley bonus) with some great size on her. Nice temperment, an adult ('06) and she was priced at exactly what I had saved up for. I just couldn't pass that up.

With some creative arrangements with a friend who was crossing provinces, she picked her up for me and I got to unpack her on Sunday night.

Amazing animal. I always knew I loved snakes. Owning one still feels so surreal. Letting her settle now, but I can't wait to get to know her as time goes on. Once she's a little calmer, I'll get a weight on her.

Breeder named her Allanah, which actually really suits her. But I might play with some names as I get to know her