Hmm... I always shudder when I think about petco. But if you insist. BRB's are like any other animal, they are "said" to be skiddish, and stressed... but I don't know how true that is. Most I have read says that they are extraordinary animals to keep. They are for the intermediate keeper, and not as forgiving about husbandry mistakes, but I think with regular handling, they will be an excellent snake to own.