I do always have to have in the back of my mind the fact that I must be prepared in case something should happen with him. I have to remember that he does have neurological problems and that I can't really know just how severe they are or the cause..and know that he could suddenly pass on without warning. This is something I knew going into this. I did not go into this lightly. I knew that I although my hope is that Possum will thrive, and that the fact that he is almost a year old and made it this far is definitely a good sign, I must also know that there is also the chance that I may be giving him the best life I can for the life that he has left. All I know, is that no matter how long he lives...he deserves the best life I can give him. He is very high functioning...he can do everything on his own..everything a snake without neuro problems can do. He drinks normally..right side up. He finds the water dish...no problem. He finds his food and eats without assistance, no problem. He climbs, albeit, with his head upside down..but he loves to climb. He slithers..sideways, but quickly. He does tend to flop against the glass of the tank some...but as I said before, he can also find his way out if he wants out. He can may eye contact and is aware of me...he comes to see me. He likes to sleep hanging upside down in his hanging plant. He kind of reminds me of a very high functioning person with cerebral palsy...if that makes any sense to anyone. Only time will tell with little Possum.