This guy looks like a real snake. He scares my mom, so she named him Creeper. He'll make a great pet if your parents don't let you get another snake. I'm 8. It's a bit noisy but that's good so you can find it if it gets stuck under the bed. Other kids who are 8 years old will definitely enjoy it. My four year old sister loves it too. In general, he is a great pet.