So I was looking around E.Bay monday when I got my pacman and saw a tub labeled "viper boa." Of course my curiosity got the best of me and I just HAD to look. I pulled him out of the tub and he was about as big around as my ring or pinky finger but still looked healthy. Body was symmetrical, IMO. Color was nice and dark, which I like but would really like to have the red ones. I have read about having a hard time switching them to mice because of their natural diet of frogs and lizards, but since it is so young would I have a problem with switching it over to rats or mice? Also I have heard they were snippy so would proper handling from a young age fix this also? I am really debating because my b-day is coming up in a little over a month and I like the look of this snake, plus it only gets to be about 3' long which is REALLY cool to me. I like how they are blood python-esque in looks but the temper is going to be the issue (but not a big one).

Here is a shot of the little guy



The price tag on the little sucker is $120. Opinions?

For those who own this snake, what size enclosure do you use?