It would not be such a big deal if I only had one snake, but I don't and they all cost monthly for food of course. My oldest bp costs me $14 a month to feed, this ball python who is most likely only going to get bigger so far cost me $36 in April. It might not seem much but not even my dogs cost me that much to feed monthly and I have three of those. I love all my bps the moment I take them home, so i already have become attached to this female and I do not want to give her up, but she is costing me more then I can handle right now. It really sucks.