Quote Originally Posted by RuthlessReptiles View Post
I would think that by that time, you could be "real" with him and tell him either start taking care of it or find it a new home. Or he might just give you the snake if you're taking care of it all the time. Of course this is all perspective.
I had also considered that he may give it to you if he sees that you're taking such good care of it after that time... and yeah, after getting to know you're roomie a little better maybe you would feel more comfortable being blunt with him...