My fiancee and I breed ball pythons and keep a few other "pet" snakes including an albino rtb named Spooky. She is right around two years old and is growing slowly but surely, and is almost as large as my big breeder balls. I love her so much! She is such an awesome addition to our family. She is much less nervous than our ball pythons and is very patient with us. She is much more active as well and loves to explore. She's also a nice garbage can when the BPs don't eat (). One thing to keep in mind is they do get rather large, and dealing with a large snake is different than BPs. I suggest you go and find a breeder that will take some time to let you get to know some of their adults. They can show you the best ways to feed, handle, and also, how to avoid getting injured. We had a great experience with a breeder in NJ who taught us everything she knew about boas. We met Spooky's mom, dad, and older sister before taking Spooky home. It really helps to give you perspective for the future.