I found someone who has a BP for sale (3 yr old male). The owners say he is very gentle and LOVES to be handled. We don't have any other indoor pets except a guinea pig. Have two older children and one who is 8 and the other is almost 3. I would know better than to let the 3 yr old handle him, as he is rough and I don't want him to get bitten or cause the snake to get hurt. I feel like we are responsible enough to own a pet like this, but I would like some advice on how to get started and if you think a BP would be a good addition to our family? After my brother owning one, I developed a fondness for these snakes, I think they are beautiful.