some people drink piss because they think it will make them live longer. are you gonna do it? just because you own a snake doesn't mean you aren't a noob! i own 3. does that mean i'm 3 times the snake keeper you are? obviously not. about the food thing, if you care about your snake you won't do it. animals you get from the pet stores are fed specific amounts of protein etc because all of those nutrients will be passed on during digestion. you're best bet would be to get rats and breed them. feeding snakes can get expensive. what kind of snake do you have if you don't mind me asking? and i'm glad your excited. you should be. i'm just trying to give you good advice.

-shake