My 3 year old ball python(my first) is the best snake a person could have if she was not so awesome I don't think I would have any of the others that I have she started an obsession i have been nose bumped but never bit by any of my snakes (I guess I'm lucky) but she set the desire for what I would want every one of my snakes to be she climbs out of her viv to me and tries to climb out when i put her back. I was told that you should be a big squishy tree when you have them well I am and i love it. :)