Is it worth it to own two snakes?

[Bogertophis]

I'm more than fixated on having more beyond the ball python I have now, but I'm in a weird combination of wanting to ensure the needs of my first snake are squared away (namely getting him his permanent adult enclosure), finances and parental permission. It won't be until those are all resolved that I'll start taking the steps towards new scaly family members.

Don't want a whole roomful of serpents though. Probably 3-4 at the most, and in some variety. Corns, boas smaller than the "standard size" (dwarf/smaller BCI localities or KSBs), bullsnakes, a second BP of a different morph (mine's a banana, would like a contrasting darker gene like a GHI mojave), and what I consider to be my personal dream snake, the crown jewel, a Vietnamese blue beauty, have all been in my field of interest.

But for at least one case, I really want to give a home to a rescue or otherwise unwanted animal. It's something that's been on my mind for some time, and those who've been reading my posts know I nearly (foolishly) jumped on taking in a sickly-looking BP my heart is that set on the idea. But I'll have to wait until the timing and conditions are right for any new additions so, things are more in the "daydreaming" stage for now.

You know, sometimes having some constraints are a good thing. For some of us, it's too easy to just go crazy & want them all, or to take on too much without realizing it until it's too late. There's nothing wrong with starting slow & adding gradually, after you know more about what you're getting into, & when you have more control over your life.

For me, it was never about asking my parents for permission- I had my own place & a good job- you could actually say "I had a late start" so I had to make up for lost time...