I also agree with what everyone has been saying. Another thing to consider, besides the safety of the snake, is that if you get little young babies, it may be a little less likely for them to survive...Which can be rather upsetting, especially for kids. Once they are around a year or older, it seems like they are more likely to continue to thrive. My biggest thing I can think of is that it is a "phase" of some sort, and after the initial excitement of having a new snake/s, they'll get bored and all work and responsibility will be pawned off on you.