I adopted an adult male a month ago and I'm so glad that I did. If there ever was anything remotely close to a hippie snake, it'd be him. He's so laid back it's crazy. I'm so thankful that I have an older one to start out with and learn the ropes with. As I type this he's moving through my fingers..lol Anyway, if you're a quasi newb like me, maybe its a good thing.