They are not generally a beginner snake but it sounds like you have done your homework and are planning to do it correctly so I think you would be fine with one. All the care requirements you have listed are good. Along with good ventilation I would make sure to use a real small STABLE water bowl. The combination of those two things are to keep their cage dry with low humidity. Also they need to be fed slightly smaller meals than you would generally feed other species for their size and they should not be feed to frequently either.
If you stick to those things I think you would do fine. I think it's cool to start with a more unusual species as long as cared for properly. Good luck and dont hesitate to post if you come up with anymore questions. Their are several experienced trans-pecos keepers that frequent this forum. Randy Whittington

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