My husband is a former Marine, so he has a pretty good idea of how these things work, I am of course a little more optimistic, I would think it would be possible to ship the snakes to ourselves (rather than truck them)... but as I said that may be a little naive and more optimistic than reality.

I appreciate your response it is honest and really it comes down to what sacrifice is necessary possibly for the safety of the animals. I have kept snakes for almost 10 years, lost my entire collection when I was younger and got the short end of a trade. I have had to rebuild once before, it is exhausting. But then again so is losing animals, and moving with more stress than necessary! We live in Michigan so they will be moved across the country at least once.

I haven't fully decided on a job just yet and I get the job they tell me I get, I go to MEP's later this month. I am leaning towards Public Affairs, or Medical in the AF.