If you have to be talked into getting a python, then I would say you might want to slow it down a bit and maybe hold off for awhile until you are sure. You MUST relaize that taking in one of these for a pet is a VERY long term commitment. These snakes have been known to live 20-30 years in captivity if taken care of. That's a VERY long time to commit to taking care of an animal of any species.
I'm not trying to discourage you, but I'm just making you aware that this is a long term deal and not something that will be over in a few years. I hate it when people have to be talked into getting a snake like this. That just means they aren't 100% positive about getting one and chances are, if they do get one, they won't keep it for the long term. Just some food for thought.