As a kid I had the normal cat, dog, fish and always wanted something "cooler." My wife asked me after we were married if it would be cool to "get one" as we are looking at ball pythons at our local pet store. I was shocked and instantly smiled and said "yes...but not from here..." lol so I guess I always longed for snakes, lizards, not particularly fond of Tarantulas, plus the wife said no more lizards after the dragon's lil crickets would escape, or me just dropping the container...ooops She's gotten bitten by a 7' Red Tail Boa and didn't flinch at all, I'd jump or jerk, but she is scared of crickets and roaches? Now I'm obsessed to the point where I'm taking classes for my BS to become a Veterinarian and specialize in Herpetology. Bcuz where I live has 2 "exotic pet vets" so, maybe there is room for one more?