So I've been wanting a blood python for awhile now after falling in love with Jackson, one of Friends of Scales ambassador snakes. He was hissing up a storm but seemed completely relaxed so I got to talking with people there and was intrigued by his personality. A kid could literally grab his head and he wouldn't care at all. As I've been looking at them though, I've held a couple larger ones since then and their vendors have told me to be careful because "it's a blood afterall" despite the snake seeming calm and curious. Is this a common thing with bloods where they are considered a temperamental snake? The only snake bites I've had are from baby corns and I'd like to keep it that way. That being said, I am very careful about reading a snake's body language, etc. so that I don't get bitten. Do bloods have a habit of going from calm to bitey without warning or is it just more of an issue with the individual snake? I've spoken to only 2 vendors who actually breed them (the others were either flippers or got tired of their blood which is why they were being offered for sale) and they've said it depends on the snake and handling. Before, I would have felt very confident that I would have no issue with a blood but a few days ago, I was diagnosed with RA which has made me slower and a little less smooth in my movements. I don't want to bring a blood in if I'm not sure that I can handle it properly. While I feel comfortable throwing (over the last few weeks, it is more like throwing than placing unfortunately) my bp's and corns around my neck for things such as cleaning cages, would that be a true risk with a blood? Thank you for any experience you might be able to share ahead of time whether you're a breeder or an owner.