1, i had always wanted a snake and have been fasinated with them for years but was unable to have one. when my situation changed i made my choise and purchased one becuase they were listed as a great starter snake. i love ginger and shes behaveing and doing very well.

2. my first exposure to snakes was a trip to the bronx zoo's snake house when i was oh 15 or so. fishing in the local lake when a blck racer desided to use my net. and other varius trips to zoos and petstores. it took me 21 years to get my first snake. I want more....

3. if i could redo any one thing it would be being talked into buying the snake at the local petco before i had time to get her cage setup. and all the kinks worked out. it took a few weeks to get the temps right, was using the round one's. in a glass top tank i could never get the humidity right. so get your snakes home setup inadvance and monitor it dayily before you get you new lifetime freind. remember they can live 20=30 years.

4. the impact of the internet has and will continue to be huge. from the instant access to so mch data and advice. to supplys and equipment, even animals at great prices.