As a member mentioned to me in my introduction post, there are apparently a lot of different kinds of snakes. I'd like a little help in narrowing my choices down to a few that would really suit me, if you don't mind. I already have a Ball Python as a potential species, but I'd like to learn about other options, as well! Here's what I would like in a snake.

-Preferably between 2.5 and 6 feet at adult size (Not a necessity)
-It would be my first-ever reptile, let alone snake
-NO insect diets! I hold a strong hatred for insects, and my mom is NOT willing to feed a snake.
-Must tolerate being handled for short periods
-I would prefer one of the more docile species, as, although I know it doesn't hurt much, I would prefer to not get bitten all that often.
-Must be less than 200$. I will have a 300$ budget once I get the snake, and I want to be able to spend at least 100$ of it on a good cage and supplies. I'm planning to THOUROUGHLY clean (Vet disinfectant and the like) out a thrift store tank to save money in that aspect.
-I am willing to adopt a rehome, but there are really only balls, corns, and Reticulated pythons on Craigslist, is there another site anyone could point me to?

Thank you all!