yea i understand that rex322 i kno that is a little bit of a hastle getting someone to help but i think it would be worth it they are so beautiful, dont you think?, and seem to be such a rewarding snake..... hopefully you will be able to get one ...... i hav wanted a burm for awhile and just recently got the room to house one.... oh yeah in Va its legal to own just about any kind of snake if i am correct but i could be wrong