My boyfriend had never really been one for animals until we started dating. I've got a horde of them. One day I said you know, I really want a ball python some day - and he said well why don't you just get one then? SO, here I am with my Argus! He's never had or handled one before I think, but he's totally open to the idea and likes Argus, so I consider that a plus. He's open for more snakes, too, so that will probably happen!