It's better "if" you have off post housing. Most bases Conus forbid reptiles. But many Units have/had Mascots. An there is always that one guy that had every local snake in his room
Now, I'll tell you the bad. Say your Post/Base says reptiles are fine. Your 1st Sergeant is on board an everything is perfect. Then at O dark thirty your phone goes off an the Duty NCO is banging on your door. Three hours later your in full Battle Rattle waiting on the Green ramp for a C5. Your gone for over a year when you come back your house, bank accounts are empty. What about your snakes?
If you have a spouse to take care of your pets if something happens, fine. If your single think before you get any pet. I have ten snakes, six dogs an five Russian tortoises right now because my old Unit is down range.
Finish your schools get to the Unit an keep your mouth shut an learn. Then after you figure out how the Unit is an where you fit in, think about if a pet is right for you.
Wait till your down with the Service? Twenty/thirty years is a long time. Enjoy the Service, do your best but life doesn't stop while you serve.
Good luck an stay safe!
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