I lived with and took care of my first BP when I was 12. My mom was scared of my step dads BP Ka (wild caught) so when he left so did Ka. But that started my love for them. Then I got my very own BP when I was 22 and my ex took custody of him over everything else (still think that was just to spite me)lol. I am going to be 25 and want my new baby. So age has nothing really to do with it, its all about the love you have for what ever animal (family member) you want.
My mom is a 40-something (being nice) Crested dog & rodents lover, and I am snakes, rodents and fish.