Just got my first Royal/Ball python about 3 weeks ago or maybe it was a month ago.I also have a corn snake but i have to say that the python is a much easier snake to handle.
she loves having her head and neck gently rubbed with my finger or thumb,whne i stop she lifts her head and flicks her tongue fast at me to tell me she wants me to stay doing it.
she also knows how to play peek a boo,,yes a snake that plays peek a boo,and if me or anyone else that is holding her makes a kissing noise at her, she will bring her head to within one or two inches of ur mouth and flick her tongue at you .for a snake she is so affectionate,even when i am in a bad mood, she can tell especially if i have her out on the bed and she knows im in a bad mood she will slither up onto my chest and get me to stroke her head and neck.its kinda cute.
i have no pics of her yet or her set up(i have to add some more things to it yet before i do take some pics)
give me some time and i wil have a few pics for you all to see.