[This being my first post I am prepared to get chewed apart no matter what, lol, jk]

I have to agree, you're making them seem too scary, and maybe that's to scare off those who might just ditch it in a year, but I'm also glad I made the jump to giants as well.

I think it's all about responsibility - if you take the necessary precautions I don't think there are too many issues in owning a burm, knowing your snake is going to be potentially 20 feet and 200 lbs is a good start, and knowing you will always be able to care for it - not ditch it when its gets too big.

Obviously it would not make a good first snake, but when you know what you're getting into, and are capable of caring for it for its entire life, no matter the attitude it has.

All in all, easy to keep - no; but worth the effort? for sure! I love my burm.

Oh, and to introduce myself - I have more than just my burm, but I will tend to be around the giants forum for the most part. I've been lurking for a while and think you have a wonderful community here, glad to be a part of it.