Hi everyone,



On day number one of this new year I took a few minutes to consider what might happen this year, how I would like things to go, and what kind of challenges I'll likely face. Some of my thoughts inevitably turned to my pets - which I'm looking forward to another great year with.



I decided that January 1st would make for a good measuring day - so I set out to do just that. My labyrinth burm is up to 11.23', and just starting to get dark (a sure sign that a shed is coming soon).





In considering keeping my burm it suddenly occured to me that I invest quite a bit into him. I remembered some of the threads on this forum, many of which try to educate people about how to properly keep a Burmese python and all the efforts that should go into it.



I would like to offer another perspective on keeping a Burmese python - the financial responsibility. So for all those who keep burms, I'm sure this will come of no surprise to you. To all those who are considering getting a Burmese python as a new pet, well, have a look at this table I put together first. It is a rough summary of how much I've spent on my burm (some of it is one time cost, some annual (ie, food)). This should help give you an idea of how much you will have to spend to keep your burm well.



Here goes - for that 'cheap' baby burm, here's an example what you can be looking forward to:





Now, I'm not rich - and let's just say that's an understatement. So, understand that I have invested what for me is a very significant financial investment, in addition to the time and attention I invest in him. And I'm glad for every bit of it.



Hopefully this will help someone who is considering a burm for a new pet to understand what they are getting into.



Thanks for reading,

- Mark

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