I kind of have to though. If I was living on my own then it wouldn't really matter since I could pick and choose what and when I want for as much as finances allowed. But since that isn't the case (and with how things are going, it won't be for a LONG time), I have to choose very, very carefully because I'll be lucky to have one more snake let alone any beyond that.Originally Posted by Bogertophis
Maybe it would be best to keep an open mind- there are many kinds of snakes in the world, & you might miss something you'd like even better, & it might also be a better price.
As they say, "be careful what you wish for". I would just add- don't build up a particular kind of snake in your mind so much that you fail to see & understand their drawbacks too.
Trust me, my list of potentials is ridiculous by now. Coral anery corn snakes, any assortment of BPs (GHI Mojave and Piebald in particular), Brazilian rainbow boas, Neuevo Leon/Variable kingsnakes, viper boas, sand boas, and on top of all that there's also the desire to adopt one from a shelter. There's one BP at a rescue for example with the description of "a little pistol with a moody attitude" that's been on my mind (and sure enough ever since I found the site he's been there all these months). But the thing is, ultimately, I'm at the mercy of my parents short of going full rebel mode and just bringing an animal home. Which, come to think of it one of my sisters used to do that and she never really got in trouble for it. Hmm...
But yeah. My mind is more than open, but I've in all likelihood effectively got one shot, so I've got to make it count.
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