Mark had to work in Green Bay, beside work there's not much for a Non-Packer fan (yes, there are a couple of them in WI - not all are brain washed;-) to do in Green Bay so why not find a pet for your daughter - a Snake was not what Mom had in mind ;-) But I did warm up to it - very cool when it's so little..now if it was it's full size (about 2.5 to 5 ft), that would be a different story!! We think i is either a Corn snake or a Rat snake. New update on the snake - it's M.I.T.H - missing in the house! Well probably not missing - we think it's a safe bet that one of the cats got it...honestly we'd rather have the snake than the cats...anyone looking for a couple cats?!?!