I have been thinking about getting a Ball Python as my next snake. I have owned a Ribbon snake as a child and I do take care of a California King in the summer. I’m looking for a snake that I can handle, drape on my shoulders while doing homework. I work with horses on Saturdays and own a trained show cat( yes trained as in roll over, high fives, and lay down) so I‘m not new to the animal world. I have the room and money for a snake of this size, and I have a friend who breeds smaller reptiles that would be willing to help me if I needed it. For all those Ball Python owners is it the right animal for me as a busy high school student? If not, do you have any other suggestions?


Another question, where is the best place to get a snake, I know of a reptile pet shop that I have heard good things from, yet I have read so many negative things about pet shops and breeders as well. I would be getting a hatchling or very young snake, and I guess this is my main concern.

Thanks,
Maze