Good thinking Wolfy, I wouldn't want a ton of stuff thrown at me all at once too. I'd defiantly the tanks for him, wipe down the sides and change the bedding. I just hope he has a separate box of some sort for cleaning because the boa bites.

I think I'll mention BP.net to both of them simply because it's a great learning tool and people are always eager to answer questions you have. It beats googling things because a lot of people tend to over-exaggerate things. There are some good info, but it's best to find a reliable source.

Once quick question: Does it hurt a snake when it's on its back?

My friend claimed that "it hurts the snake" when Scorchmuffin flipped over a bit while we were handling him. I don't believe this at all but I can't find any sit that says yes or no. I know it's uncomfortable because they feel vulnerable on their backs but it doesn't hurt them. And then there's hognose snakes who play dead and they're perfectly fine lying upside down.