Hey all. My 17 year old niece loves my ball python. Her birthday is coming up so I had a chat with her and her dad and we decided she was responsible enough to care for one of her own. I do recall her making a comment expressing some disappointment about how mine was always "hiding", and at the fact that they were nocturnal and not terribly active (at least mine isn't, he's always in his warm hide if I'm not handling or feeding, and I rarely if ever see him come out).

Can anyone recommend a good, docile snake for a young adult which is a little more active and/or visible than a ball python? Perhaps a diurnal species instead of nocturnal? I appreciate any input and comments! Thanks a bunch.