i knew nothing about snakes till about a 2 months ago. had my BP about a month now and couldnt be happier with him.
the tank etc is really simple to set up, the guide make it sound sort of complicated but i got it dialed in in one afternoon and about $60 including all the heaters and tank and thermostat etc.
my BP has shed perfectaly in one piece, eaten every time hes been offerd food, never strikes at you, and just sort of chills and slithers lazily over you when handled, never agressive or trying to escape, and even a normal is just simply beautifuly colored.
perfect first reptile