I know the wait game. Last time I had a snake I was 13 and it was a Ribbon snake/ Garter snake.
Always wanted a python ever since seeing The Jungle Book as a kid :lol:
I waited 30 years
And so far it was worth the wait cuz he is awesome and the cutest little bugger.
Great idea about the son moving out and making his room a herp room.
5 more years and mine will be heading out, better start planning now