Like you, I prefer display enclosures--just a personal preference for me. I think they're beautiful, and I like to watch them (although there's usually not much activity to watch!). My husband is NOT a snake person, and I had to do some serious bugging just to get him to agree to one. I think he'll get more comfortable with them as time goes on, but I know he'll never be good with 20+ snakes. Although I would like a larger collection, considering the husband and enclosure types that are "purdy" I would probably put my limit at 10 max. If I was single... ;-P But as much as I love snakes, I love my hubby more and he comes first.