Hello everyone.

I just joined the forum to learn more about the husbandry of snakes, specifically the Ball Python. I have been keeping turtles and tortoises for 5 years now and have a collection of over 20. Im no stranger to vet visits and long waits in feeding time. I do, however, have a ton of questions which I think cannot be beter answered than by experienced ball Python owners.

First off, I plan to choose a CBB rather than a wc, that being said I have the option of getting either a snake from either an 06' baby group, or an 05' yearling group. Not sure which might be the better path to take there.

Also, since building a huge pen for my tortoises and land turtles, I have quite a number of old enclosures available, including a 55 gallon tank. Is this considered adequately sized for the ball python? Is there some sort of area in this forum with enclosure pictures so i can get some ideas for the setup.

Ive read the caresheet on this website as well as many other websites. Not alot is particularly mentioned about taming/handling ball pythons. I really want my snake to be docile. I was wondering whether this is a tendency they are born with or if its just the treatment at the young age (nature or nurture ) If its part of a process, how difficult is it on avergae? I don't mind getting a nibble now and then but don't want my hand full of holes either.

Thank you in advance and its nice to be part of a snake community