my fascination for snakes and reptiles in general has always been there since i can remember. but it was just a minor interest, keeping on and off some bronzebacks, wolf snakes or the occasional wild caught retic over the years. it was not a burning desire to keep snakes, maybe just a tiny flicker. but the internet age is waht really escalated my reptile craziness, seeing all the crazy and exotic stuff from all over the world. it was like splashing a can of gasoline on a tiny flame.