few questions

yes i agree,
do you handle yours? and also is he wrigly trying to escape or does he just sit there ?any pics ?

I handle him every day I'm home unless I fed him 24 hours earlier, he's kinda shy when I first get him out and then he doesn't wanta stop moving, very friendly animal too. When I put him back in the tank for the first 20-30 mins he'll try to escape but I make sure the lid is on tight. As for pics I'll post a couple. These pics were taken when he was just finishing shed so don't mind the colors are a lil off.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...0/Snake011.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...0/Snake013.jpg

aw lovly
how big is he and can you handle him alone?
i really want one just worreeid about size and if i get him out idont want to be contastly battling him to get him back lol jus want him to sit and stay in my hand lol.

He's 3 and half feet long, 3 years old. I'd trust this guy with a 5 year old kid and be more worried about the Kid doing something to the snake then the snake hurting the kid. I'll say it is kinda a pain in the butt to get him back into the tank but not that bad you'll figure out technique to do it.

Why does he not want to go back in or something lol or just the sheer size?
im really excited 2 get one, whats the most rewarding things you would say of having one?

He loves exploring I'm sure everyone that has one would say the same thing. Most rewarding thing hmmm a good feeder. I love watching that as morbid as it sounds.

no im looking forward to that too and handling lol.
another thing lol you know snakes often in their tanks will be on the floor in branches etc are balls arboeal ? if i had vines and things to climb would it go sit up in a tree thing lol, or would it stay locked in a hide all the time?

anyone?

Hide all the time--that's what ball pythons do. They are not arboreal. They spend their days in rodent burrows and termite mounds, and come out at night. If you watch after dark, you may see him exploring, though.

Ask yourself the following questions:
- Am I willing to responsibly house/feed/care for this snake for the next 20-30 years of my life/be the primary care giver?
- Am I willing to cover all necessary medical bills if needed? (Exotic pet owning can run up hundreds and thousands of dollars if they are not cared for properly. If you do everything necessary to give it a good home, this shouldn't be a problem)
- Am I willing to dedicate time and effort to look after this animal on a day to day basis?
- Am I willing to feed it frozen/live rats/mice?
- Am I willing to handle it on a regular basis?

If you answered no to even one of these questions, do NOT get a ball python. The only reason I'm saying this is because it's a living thing that requires very specific care and attention and unless you're willing to do all this for it, don't put the animal's life/health at risk. I did months of research and saving money before I finally purchased my BP. You want to have all the necessary equipment to house your snake BEFORE you bring it home. Read EVERYTHING there is to know about BPs (this website is a great start). I've had Pandora for just over a month now and in terms of money, I've spent a good $300 (give or take, with some cheap alternatives) to provide all the necessary care for her. I do plan on having her for the next 20-30 years of my life so I know she's in the best hands. I also know all the health risks that can present a problem so I know what to look for ahead of time. I'd start off with a baby because you can get them accustomed to your touch/handling and caring methods. Put A LOT of thought into this before you make up your mind, please. If you do decide to go with a BP, all the best of luck, we're all here to help :)

ps: I have a hyper dog who loves getting her nose into places she shouldn't. When I'm handling/feeding the snake, the dog isn't anywhere near her because she's left outside the room. You have to keep your animals separate but unless your tank isn't secure, you shouldn't worry about your BP getting out