Hi! New snake owner here.

[nakabaka]

Figured I'd connect to other owners since having experience at your fingertips is always nice. This is Sam, not sure if it's a boy or girl though I refer to it as "he," I've actually had him for a month now, and he's getting ready for his 2nd shed since I brought him home. He is just about 16 inches and no idea on weight, as my gram scale broke (still have one from when I did hair and had to weigh the color). Has only refused his food once (today, because of oncoming shed, I'd imagine) and is finally becoming tolerant of being handled. Only reared back once at me, that was after a friend scared the bejeezus out of him, but didn't strike. All in all, I think he's a good first to have.