when do you know you're ready for a Burm?

[ErikBush97]

Originally Posted by exwizard

I agree, being a legal adult is important considering the size they get and yes, owning your own home makes it easier to keep whatever you want without anyone else's restrictions. That said, I rent a room with all my snakes in my room. They are all comfortable and warm including 4 young Burms. I do have enclosure upgrade plans for each of them. All that said, owning your own home is not necessarily a prerequisite to owning Burms. It depends on the individual as well as the circumstances. Yes the OP is young and he has lots of time to think everything through and have a plan of his own. I see him asking serious questions that deserve serious answers as I see them being answered here. He needs to continue asking questions and continue his research and when the time is right, and he has the resources necessary to take care of such powerful animals, he will know.

To the OP. Burms are a challenge to keep and take care of, with the feed bill and enclosure costs to have the potential of being quite expensive. I certainly would not dive into this without those resources and a housing plan for them. Burms can live over 20 years and grow to potentially 16'+ and well over 100 lbs. That's a big responsibility and one that should never be taken lightly.

Thank you, Exwizard. I appreciate it. I have been lucky enough to handle some Burms from sizes baby to adult and it's undeniably a very powerful animal. I do know also that it is expensive to feed and house a Burmese Python. If I do end up buying a Burmese Python, I will have an enclosure and a few months worth of food ready to go. I am still just trying to figure out whether or not I want one. They're beautiful, amazing animals that I've loved since I've seen them, but it's a big responsibility and if I mess up, me and the entire reptile community could suffer from it.

[exwizard]

I'm glad you realize that. That's half the battle. Now the more challenging part is following through with the necessary steps to be a responsible owner, if that is what you want.

[metalcopper]

I got my first burm when I was a senior in high school. I knew what I was getting in to, I was going to the local herp society meetings, and had some friends who were also getting into Burms; we all helped each other with handling them when they got big. If you think you're really interested in getting one, I say get one, you will adapt in your life as to where you live and you will learn as you go too. There are plenty of people on this site that keep them and Retic's that will help you. It sounds like you already know what you're getting in to, and have a lot of the initial planning worked out. Just respect the snake from the beginning, and you will soon be a burm junkie!

[ErikBush97]

Originally Posted by metalcopper

I got my first burm when I was a senior in high school. I knew what I was getting in to, I was going to the local herp society meetings, and had some friends who were also getting into Burms; we all helped each other with handling them when they got big. If you think you're really interested in getting one, I say get one, you will adapt in your life as to where you live and you will learn as you go too. There are plenty of people on this site that keep them and Retic's that will help you. It sounds like you already know what you're getting in to, and have a lot of the initial planning worked out. Just respect the snake from the beginning, and you will soon be a burm junkie!

Thanks I still need to figure out an enclosure and buy some food, do all my research, and then I'll contact the Breeder I know. Does anyone know if $300 for an Albino Burm is a good price?

[ErikBush97]

Originally Posted by metalcopper

I got my first burm when I was a senior in high school. I knew what I was getting in to, I was going to the local herp society meetings, and had some friends who were also getting into Burms; we all helped each other with handling them when they got big. If you think you're really interested in getting one, I say get one, you will adapt in your life as to where you live and you will learn as you go too. There are plenty of people on this site that keep them and Retic's that will help you. It sounds like you already know what you're getting in to, and have a lot of the initial planning worked out. Just respect the snake from the beginning, and you will soon be a burm junkie!

Thanks I still need to figure out an enclosure and buy some food, do all my research, and then I'll contact the Breeder I know. Does anyone know if $300 for an Albino Burm is a good price?

[Mikoh4792]

I just did a quick look up on KS. I've seen them go for $75, $200, and $1000. What's going on?

[Terranaut]

I hate to be the downer here but considering how many animals you have considered in the last few months and the rate at which you change your mind....you are not ready for anything like that yet. Sorry but stop and think a second. Do you know where you will be and what you will be doing even 2 yrs from now? These animals are a big commitment. I have no doubt your live of the animal is there but imagine all of your animals as adults 5 years from now. Price out a month af feeding them with the prey sizes they will eat then. This can be a sobering thought to those who aquire to much to fast. I would seriously consider enjoying what you have now for a while and then re-evaluate your situation. If then a burm looks ok....get one but if not you will be happy you didn't. Snakes are like meeting a new women. You will be willing to put up with a bit of crap to get into her pants, but afyer a few times you may realize that women is not for you. Sometimes people turff this hobbie after a couple years because they have a change of heart. Best to wait a bit to find out before getting married to just lose your shirt in the divorce...understand? No ill will here but look at the long term from another point of view.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

I hate to be the downer here but considering how many animals you have considered in the last few months and the rate at which you change your mind....you are not ready for anything like that yet. Sorry but stop and think a second. Do you know where you will be and what you will be doing even 2 yrs from now? These animals are a big commitment. I have no doubt your live of the animal is there but imagine all of your animals as adults 5 years from now. Price out a month af feeding them with the prey sizes they will eat then. This can be a sobering thought to those who aquire to much to fast. I would seriously consider enjoying what you have now for a while and then re-evaluate your situation. If then a burm looks ok....get one but if not you will be happy you didn't. Snakes are like meeting a new women. You will be willing to put up with a bit of crap to get into her pants, but afyer a few times you may realize that women is not for you. Sometimes people turff this hobbie after a couple years because they have a change of heart. Best to wait a bit to find out before getting married to just lose your shirt in the divorce...understand? No ill will here but look at the long term from another point of view.

Some solid advice here. And good analogies lol.

[ErikBush97]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

I hate to be the downer here but considering how many animals you have considered in the last few months and the rate at which you change your mind....you are not ready for anything like that yet. Sorry but stop and think a second. Do you know where you will be and what you will be doing even 2 yrs from now? These animals are a big commitment. I have no doubt your live of the animal is there but imagine all of your animals as adults 5 years from now. Price out a month af feeding them with the prey sizes they will eat then. This can be a sobering thought to those who aquire to much to fast. I would seriously consider enjoying what you have now for a while and then re-evaluate your situation. If then a burm looks ok....get one but if not you will be happy you didn't. Snakes are like meeting a new women. You will be willing to put up with a bit of crap to get into her pants, but afyer a few times you may realize that women is not for you. Sometimes people turff this hobbie after a couple years because they have a change of heart. Best to wait a bit to find out before getting married to just lose your shirt in the divorce...understand? No ill will here but look at the long term from another point of view.

Thank you, Terranaut! that was enough for me to wait it out. Really good advice and good points. Thank you!

[Sublimeballs]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

. Snakes are like meeting a new women. You will be willing to put up with a bit of crap to get into her pants, but afyer a few times you may realize that women is not for you.

Hahaha, best analogy I've heard in awhile.