Same here. I was out catching everything scaly, crawling, slithering thing I could find since I was first able to walk. Definitely didn't do it to be cool. I was, and still am, into reptiles because they've always fascinated me.
And I totally relate to you with being happy with going the SD route. Huge snakes are absolutely amazing but it would be too much for me and unfair to the animal to be in that situation. Phyllis will likely be the largest snake I own for the foreseeable future and I'm quite alright with that.
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Looking good brother.
Is that the new place? The room looks really nice and clean. Perfect for AP cages and critters.