big snakes=big attitudes=big appetites=big urates=big poop=big enclosure 8x2x2=alot of space=alot of patience *Retics/afrocks*=lots of money on food bill... i'd just suggest a boa. they get to descent manageable sizes. when that burm hits 7 or 8ft + your gonna need someone else for safety. in my opinion, giants definetly require more then just food, water, and heat.