I'm really thinking of getting a BD, these guys just look so damn cool and awesome. I currently have two Ball Pythons and I really enjoy them, but I am looking for a herp that is more active and for some reason I really like the BD. The plan would be to get a baby and raise it to adult hood. I only want one and don't plan to do any breeding at all with it.

Some of my questions are can you hold a BD, they look really pointy and would think it would hurt to try and pick one up.

Whats the general starting cost of getting a BD and all the cage items, I would need everything minus the tank and the heat light.

Are they violent, do they bite a lot? Are they hard to take care of, clean, etc.

I'm not looking for a huge essay, just some pointers on the more common questions, thanks!