Hah! It’s been tough. It’s easy to see taking on another animal while I’m on summer break, but have to remember how much time my career takes up from August to May. In a handful of years it will hopefully change a bit in the event that I receive tenure at my institution.Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I can't believe that you're actually still struggling with this decision!How have you held off this long? She's gorgeous & one of MY faves too (fyi).
Also the possibility of finding alternative teaching positions and would have to move if I found a better opportunity. The thought of moving all those enclosures and animals gives me anxiety. I do have a very good gig at my university and my colleagues are my best friends, so not planning to move any time soon.
The last thing I want is for this part of my life to feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable lifelong passion. I certainly don’t think that would be the case, but if I were to have breeding success in the future (with Argentine Boas and/or my Brisbane coastal carpets) I’d keep back a pair at minimum and numbers could get wild quickly.
Another breeding note is that it is one of the most dangerous things you can do to any animal. Complications can and do occur, and I would be devastated to lose Mirabelle. And in an equal and opposite direction I would be absolutely elated to see her have a litter.
I also have sort of an agreement with myself to keep all snakes confined to one room and no cage floor on any stack above chest/shoulder height. Once they take up space elsewhere in the apt I’ll just fill the damn place haha!
But lastly, how often will I have the chance to get another animal of that caliber? You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
The way my brain works is why this is so difficult. Trying to be a reasonable and responsible adult looking ahead at the long game is hard sometimes.
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