Oooh, I see. I'd probably go with a milk snake (to the untrained eye, it can look like a corn snake) since it doesn't grow too big and idk if I can look after a snake that can get too big for me to finding it difficult to take care of one...Although, if I would choose between a snake and any other pet, idk. I couldn't decide.
Although, I might for my birthday get a pet rat.
I've already planned out if it's a female rat, I'd name her Sappho, it's male, then Achilles.
Because yea, why not? Why shouldn't I name a pet rat if I get one after historical figures?