17?!! jesus... I'd have to agree with you there!

I only have 2 and will likely only have 2 for a very long time. (Altho I have to admit to looking around at other morphs. It's addicting, whatever this is.. snakekeeping. But I would never get another unless and until I get a firm handle on how to care for a snake properly).

Anyways... for me, it might make sense... dunno. I'd never do it while they're so little tho (or ill).