Housing it isn't a concern as I'm not looking at breeding. Going to be getting a nice big PVC (AP T13 specifically) cage which will be going in my snake room for once it is an adult. From what I've seen, the boys stay smaller so I would be getting one of those instead of a big girl mainly due to my husband's fear of snakes and partially since I have to take care of my reptiles on my own. The reason for getting one is only as a pet and it would probably go out with me to educational programs if it showed the temperament for it. I like the idea of getting a juvenile though a nippy baby doesn't bother me all that much. For as much as I don't wish to be bitten, after showing cats for over 10 years, the idea of a snake bite pales in comparison to being torn up by a frightened cat. If it happens, it happens. I've also considered just getting an adult male, say a retired/ex breeder and working with them on handling. Their personality is my number one concern at this point and it's nice to know that there are owners out there that don't have the opinion that a blood is unpredictable.

As for stubborn snakes, none of my guys I do shows with like seeing a snake bag... It's the only time my big bp boy moves faster than a slug and he goes up over my shoulder to try to get away.

I have a few years before I'll be getting one because atm, I live in a city that doesn't allow constrictors period and while the animal control agents know me and my bp's, I won't risk an adult blood. I've been doing educational programs for them and the humane society for 4 years now and it wasn't until last year I finally got the last holdout to handle a snake. A blood would probably scare them... In about 6 years, we'll be moving to Texas so we'll find a place where they are legal to keep and go from there. If it's still bp sized or smaller while here, that will also be acceptable. Just no adults in this location. :/