First off, thank you for your service to this country.

Make sure your wife sets up an account here (if she doesn't already have one) and encourage her to post a few times before you leave. That way she'll be more comfortable coming here if she needs any help or advice. Also if there are any BPNet members close to you or even a good herp club, you might want to hook her up with someone just in case she needs hands on help or has an emergency with the snakes while you're overseas. I'd also leave list of experienced herps you know that will talk you through stuff over the phone (can you tell yet I believe in planning for any eventuality ).