When I moved into the apartment complex I currently live in, I asked about pets and was informed if I wanted pets I would have to pay a deposit unless it was caged 90% of the time and not a bird. That was when I mentioned I had 4 snakes(at the time) each in a secured enclosure, and once i set them up I allowed the maintenance man as well as her come in and inspect.. Now 3 yrs later I currently have 20 snakes in 2 home made rack systems and each time the maintenance man comes in to do routine maintenance he asks how the collection is and if I have any prospects for more and if I do, just let him know.

Had I opted not to tell them, I would most likely not have been able to keep them, or the apt.. Now I admit when I mentioned snakes both the manager and maintenance man were against the idea, when I started explaining my setups the manager accepted the idea.. Now I don't have any issues.. provided my collection doesn't blow up too much.. And as mentioned before racks are a must.