Well, since I'm back home from my current deployment for a few hours, I'll field this question.
In short, you will not be able to keep any type of reptile in either the dormitories or base housing. Depending on your commander, the penalties can be as severe as an Article 15.
The soonest that you'll be able to keep any animal, other than a small aquarium with fish, is when you move off-base. As a new airman, you won't be eligible for any housing allowances unless you're married. Generally speking, you won't be able to receive BHA until you hit either SrA or SSgt. It varies from base to base, however, with some bases offering the allowance to TSgt and above only.
One thing to keep in mind is the current state of world affairs. We are in the midst of fighting a war. Even as a 3-level, you'll more than likely be going on frequent sightseeing tours of the deserts of the world. This doesn't make keeping reptiles impossible, but it does necessitate that you have someone who will be able to care for your snake with little or no notice.
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