Quote Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany View Post
To me, buying an adult/sub adult BP (or any adult/sub adult snake) seems just like buying a hatchling or juvenile. I don't really see a difference in purchasing a larger snake rather than a small. Would it be necessary to purchase a larger and more mature snake? I think it would, because once you start getting that large snake into handling and getting it used to your scent, it's sort of like you've had that snake for a while (like handling a baby snake, getting it used to handling and your scent). Besides size differences, I don't see how purchasing a large snake is any different than purchasing a smaller snake. Does it really matter? I remember not too long ago (before I purchased my 2nd BP, a while before purchasing the 2nd BP) I wanted an adult BP. It was a female, and I just fell in love with it. It's size and girth, just amazing. The thing was my mom didn't want me to have it because it's size, but it was such a sweet snake. My female will eventually get that large, so if she knew that then why wouldn't she be all right with me having a large snake? The snake was just a bit over 4 ft. too but was big in girth size. She doesn't take care of my BPs or any of my snakes, I'm the one feeding them and everything so I don't see what the problem is about getting an adult BP.

Though, she does seem to care what the family thinks when I get another snake. I always ask why she cares so much about what the family thinks (family isn't that "snake-friendly" let's just put it that way..) but she just says just don't tell anyone. Even after taking my snake to the vet she didn't want anyone knowing I took it there and have to give it a shot each day. She is so confusing sometimes.
Well in my opinion i would rather buy a young snake and learn about it as it grows.This way when and if you decide to breed it it will make things more special when you see his or hers babies pip out .So if you have lots of love and time into your snakes thats how it makes this hobby greater