Thank you very much for your comments. I have three non-venomous pet snakes and have ordered two more. They are the greatest pets that a guy like me could have. I'll likely end up with a collection of about seven or eight. I don't ask that anyone else like me or my snakes. I only ask that they not agitate for the government to regulate my possession of these animals or ban them outright. Non-venomous snakes will never be the public health threat that dogs or cats can be. They will not be the environmental threat that other animals can be. Many people just don't like them, but they aren't a danger.
Bill
You must be a responsible owner though and make sure they can't get out or hurt anyone. My son wants boas. I told him I respect his right to do so but don't invite me for THanksgiving unless we are eating snake:')