life's too short to waste on mediocrity. it takes a lot of balls to make a change like this. i'm glad you did. ive been there. it sucked at first but now i'm pretty damn happy. i'm a single father and we are both much happier now.
talk to an attorney about the snakes. if they were purchased as gifts then i do believe in pa, they are considered your pets.
good luck.
let me know if you need anything. im not terribly far away.
Luke