Quote Originally Posted by Snagrio View Post
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.

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.
Don't misunderstand me...I didn't say you should adopt them all! LOL But as I recall, you've had your heart set on a pricey Blue Beauty, which will also be costly to house (due to their adult size & activity level). So I'm just suggesting that despite your admiration for them, it might not make the best (most practical) pet for you -especially at this time in your life. Have you ever met a BB in person & gotten to hold one? These are restless snakes (even if they aren't nippy), so they don't tend to sit still & "relate" to you. Their metabolism is fast too, so they eat (& defecate) fairly often, & snakes live a long time, so that's a lot of $ on food, as well as frequent clean-up that you'll be committing yourself to for many years- I just want you to think beyond the "fantasy pet" to the real life creature. And please remember that I've kept my share of VERY similar Taiwan Beauty rat snakes. They're very active snakes- fun to watch in a zoo or in nature, but not one that is likely to cuddle up much with you at home. (I personally prefer somewhat calmer rat snakes for that reason.) I know, temptation is everywhere- so for sure, make your "one shot" count for a pet you really want to live with, AND also one you can afford. A BB might be a better pet to put off for the more distant future, to be honest.