Well to answer the first question about why I was looking to switch, I have several friends who have had BP's as pets, and the majority had live without problems. I'm still not sold 100% on the switch, but was interested enough to look into it a bit further.

I have researched and have looked into the probabilities of my snake getting injured. I know this is a common problem, and definitely one to weigh. When he eats, he bites and constricts with such force that he has been known to pop a fuzzie or two...

I was also wondering, if I did switch, there was an appropriate age or size I should wait for.

B, He currently is taking mice fuzzies.