is it too late in the season to start?

[Neal]

that seems more than reasonable, after i wait those few weeks what would be my next step?

Yea, like Pit said which I didn't mention off hand because I'm tired and have been battling mites on a newly purchased snake. You need to QT, and this is the exact reason I don't have mites or anything in my collection. I purchased a Pastel Lesser and when I got home to inspect as I always do with better lighting, I noticed mites. While glancing over him at the show I totally missed it, but this is a prime example of why you QT. Then by that time you're done with QT you can start with your plans.