imo no way .

I talked to a 14yr lad for a good long while about getting a boa. he handled it in the shop, several times, got a good set up and seemed fine. He was interested, articulate, and read up as much as he could beforehand.

However, when he was back at home and having to get up the guts to take the boa out of the viv - when she didn't want to - he had a hard time. I bought him off her in the end, and he now keeps beardies.

That's not true of every teenager, but when I was 14 I liked one thing, 15 another, and I never thought about tomorrow. The lifespan of a snake, the care they need, all has to be thought about. For example - can a 12 yr old tell you where he will be living in 10 years time, to house a 15ft snake?!

I know he's getting boas now, and he may be overwhelmed, but lets still say, if he needs us, we'll give him a hand?!

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I hope this isn't a prerequisite, 'cos I can't answer that question, lol!

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