Wow. Those are all really good points... I will just go with non venemous. So much safer and not near as much trouble.

Thanks y'all
I'll get a good deal of training and experience before considering any excessively large (burmese python) or venemous snakes. Though by then I may be completely convonced to never get one. Haha

So, not I am down to the final decision.
What is the best way to choose a Irian Jaya Carpet Python? I have read to look at the parents. The snakes will change colors as they grow so just going by how the baby looks is no good.
Is this correct?