if you're interested in snakes buy your own but remember you must also set up a terrarium, an heating lamp (that usually consumes a lot), a water delivery system and as said by someone else you must have live food for your pet. At the beginning mice will be ok, then rabbits are more appropriate. The other thing to be kept in mind is the terrible smell produced by snakes (I hate it)! Anyway if you really want a snake buy it, but remember to take care, a lot of care of it. BYE BYE Gabriele: the flyingvet