[kjc]

To get over my fear, I began working for a local snake breeder. He taught me how to take care of the baby snakes that were produced. He started out breeding Albino Boa Constrictors. The babies are around 1.5 feet long at birth. I used to tame them by handling them a few times a week, and they would wrap around my wrist and squeeze a bit.... felt like a little hug. They are not slimy at all, they feel like very soft leather.

An odd behavior we noticed one time as we were feeding them... some of the babies would wag they tails after they were given their food, just like a happy little dog. They each have their own personalities, and can recognize individual people. They are really amazing critters.

And I believe too, that Mommie snakes can count!