With ALL due respect to res989 and the other good folks who've commented on this particular thread, it just reaffirms to me why I keep smaller python varieties. I see all the giant snakes for sale every month at our local reptile show and the multitude for sale on KS. And, while they're very cool and even sometimes tempting, it's just not worth the risk to me. You can have as good an experience with smaller animals, I'll wager, and you'd never have to worry about getting seriously hurt or killed, handling it/them alone or what to do when that python hits double-digit lengths or huge weight. All of those problems can be non-issues.

I know, to each his own, and again, I respect this kind of dialogue completely. But I'm glad to never have to face some of the challenges you guys have with keeping the really BIG guys. I'll stick to the small stuff and never have to worry about enjoying herping alone. It's good to be the giant in the snake room.

Peace.

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