I have a 7 year old MBK, I tell ya, they just get better and better with age, especially if you get a really jet-black one as a baby.

I saw an adult back in '01, I think it was mine's daddy, and I knew I had to have a baby. He's over 4ft now (feeds on small rats), and just a show piece!

You definitely have a looker! Nice solid black. I was reminded of Obsidian when I bought mine... his name is Sid, hehe.