Thank you guys.

My biggest fear is that I take on too much and then do not honor and care for my existing animals properly.

Not sure if this is the straw that would break the camel's back, but I don't ever want to get there.

I also tend to collect things. Ask Katie/SunshineWalker about her storage closet that is now liquor closet for my 17 year and counting collection of fine whiskeys. Or the person tall chest humidor that I age my 700+ cigars in.

I do not want to do this with reptiles. As stated, I really do enjoy them and want to care for them properly and give them the time and energy necessary so they have wonderful lives.

Again, writing out loud, but I don't want to feed that same acquisition mentality with my pets. I am not sure if that's what this is, or as we have all discussed, just a love for reptiles that's hard to slow down or stop.

Food for thought.

For what's worth, I met this little guy a week ago and have been thinking hard on it. I also have been reading as much as I can on Western Hognose snakes to learn what I can and maybe find a reason not to get him .

I really appreciate everyone's feedback and please, keep it coming. I am taking it all to heart.