I'm looking into different pets. Mainly I'm looking for a laid back animal. Hence my being on this site because I'm interested in getting a ball python in the future. They seem pretty chill animals. I have corn snakes at the moment but they are more active, never sitting still.

I want to know what do you guys think are the best laid back animals that are fine with just hanging out on my bed or in my arms (besides dogs or cats!), while still being relatively affordable and do not take up too much space. Birds and fish are not options either for me. I just don't find them very interesting.

Also does anyone here keep rats as pets? And do you find them to be laid-back animals?