Oh, and perhaps the reason more women don't own LARGE snakes (and as proven by some of the comments here) is a simple physical limitation? I mean, I'm pretty strong for a woman, but there's no way I could handle a Burm or Retic by myself... so unless she has a strong & willing partner to help out, it's probably quite difficult for the average woman to handle a giant. Just a thought, and no offense to my snake sisters.