I highly recommend you get the snake you want from a breeder that specializes in the morph you want and who feeds them on what you want to feed that as in frozen thawed rodents. Age doesn't really matter what matters is finding a proper breeder to sell you a healthy snake. Avoid petsmart or petco or even expos where people are just reselling snakes. A reputable online breeder will get you something you want that is healthy and not a problem to care for.
Ask here for breeders but avoid resellers like backwater reptiles as they are just flippers and did not breed the snake. Buy your snake from the same person that hatched it.
I got mine 8 years ago from a local breeder where I was living.
I highly recommend a PVC enclosure for when it is an adult and most likely a tub for a juvenile. Glass just won't cut it and you will end up getting frustrated unless you are lucky enough to live in a sub tropical part of the country.
One thing is you need to at least tell the country you are in. Outside the USA the supplies for enclosures and even rodents gets limited.
Reply With Quote