I'm currently 19, and just about to get started in this hobby. I'm currently in the 'research the hell out of everything to do with ball pythons' stage. However, it could be another 5 years until I can own a bp (I hope not!). Blah.

The only reason I have not gotten a BP or any other reptile is that my parents are not cool with it. Their house, their rules. Oh well. If not, I probably would've started much younger.