That's really helpful, thanks! Just a few more questions. I read that it's not a good thing to buy a snake that was not born in captivity. Do I run the risk of buying one at my local pet shop, or are pet shops safe enough? Keep in mind that I live in Greece, so there's not a whole lot of pet shops to choose from, let alone an actual herp shop. If, indeed, buying a snake from a pet shop is not preferable for whatever reason, what other options do I have? If I keep the temperature stable at about 85-86 degrees, will that be alright, or do snakes need different ambient and basking temperatures at different times? How often can I handle the python? Is once or twice a day good enough? Where can I buy feeder mice, and how much do they cost?