Again, thank you Joanna.. I have yet to be bit by a snake, i have witnessed other people being bitten though (never by a snake i owned) I have been struck at and nearly missed when we had an albino burmese back in the day.. mean little bugger! It does make you very nervous (or me at least) You have made wonderful suggestions. I talked to Darren a bit this morning and while he is a little reluctant to get into a "troubled" animal he respects my willingness and interest in going forward, a bit more discussion tonight will be the final decision on whether or not to move forward. I have always been up for a challenge (i have purchased exrace horses just for the challange of "breaking" them to be riding horses and did so successfully on more than one occassion) It isnt just the challenge but knowing joe shmo isnt getting this animal and not properly caring for it.

dsirckle, I hope we can make a positive difference.