Thanks for the quick reply. I think the BP is the best snake for us, given their docile nature and slower-moving pace of life. I like the idea of reading late at night and having the snake hang out with me (I once had a giant garter snake that would stay next to me when I napped--I was 10). From my experiences in pet stores/nature centers hadling corns, they seem to be "on the move" much more than the BPs. Thanks again.