Well, Rusty has a 17 or 18' male....so be sure that you realize they can get HUGE...even the males can, although as a general rule, they are smaller than the females.

Also, as a general rule, they are very laid-back and easy-going snakes. Of course there are exceptions to that rule, but for the most part, they are very docile snakes. Keep in mind they DO have a very strong feeding response. A feeding error is NOT something you want to have happen with a burm!

Do you have a partner that will always be around to help you care for it? Once they get over about 8', it is in no way safe for a single person to handle...especially during feeding time. It's not safe for the keeper or the snake. I say the keeper for obvious reasons...but it's also not safe for the snake because a single person is not capable of properly supporting the body, and you could injure it by trying to lug it around by yourself.

As for whether it is a good choice....that is entirely dependent on you. Your maturity level, your level of responsibility, where you live now and where you plan to live in the future...and many other things like that. Keep in mind that the rescues are FULL of burms who have been abandoned by people who can no longer take care of them. If you can be sure you have the ability AND the commitment to not become one of those many who abandon their giant snakes...then maybe it's a good choice for you.