I think you have taken my post COMPLETELY out of context. I am here to help you, as well as the snake. I tell it like it is, and don't hold anything back. I didn't come in here all rude and finger pointing like, I am merely stating what is a known fact, ringnecked snakes do not make good pets, they have a hard time adjusting to captivity and when they are so small like that they can starve very quickly if they won't eat. You came here asking for help from the snake experts, I happen to be one of those, I know my stuff and I take time out of my day to answer questions when they are asked and provide additional advice, feedback and insight when it is needed. I am not here to "piss on other people's threads". If you thought that's what I was doing, you are sorely mistaken and you really need to lighten up. No matter how upset you get with me, it won't change the fact that what I said about ringnecked snakes having a MUCH higher chance of survival if left where they are found being true. And yes, by saying "it might not live very long but my 2 year old is intrigued by it" that will rub a lot of people the wrong way. I meet people every day in my line of work who don't care about how long the goldfish or baby turtle that they just stuffed in a bowl to make their child happy lives and will keep on replacing it while the kid is at school without them knowing it died without any regards to what it actually needs. and boy are the unhappy with me when I tell them what it really needs. I just wish more people put their primary focus on what's best for the animal's needs as opposed to what they themselves want. I am not claiming it to be impossible, but the odds that this snake will survive under the care of a newcomer to the snake world are HIGHLY stacked against you. You can't change the fact that this snake is going to be difficult to care for, but you can change your perspective on it. And I sincerely hope for the snake's sake that your snake loving friend is well equipped to aid you in proper husbandry techniques for this species.