This is my first snake. I actually bought it for the hubby because he had one years ago and the woman he was with at the time let it out of the house when he was not home. He always talked about it. So I decided 3 months ago to get "him" a snake. Well, guess who does all the research and care and cleaning and handling????? Me. I was not real keen on the idea of a snake. I was actually quite afraid of it when I first brought it home. I quickly over came my fear and truly love the little one(although Zeke is growing soooo fast) I would like to have another but space and money will not allow it right now