Based on what you've owned and through your own personal knowledge - create a list that you would suggest to new owners... Where are ball pythons on this list?
Ball Pythons are not hard to care for, IMO... granted - they are the only Snake i've ever owned, so my experience is limited.
I did own some crested geckos. They were a lot harder to care for than ball pythons.
My bp's set up is minimal and I've got monster feeders that still make me jump every time I feed them.
People want a snake that will get big, but not too big. Ball pythons are perfect for that. Their full grown size is an appeal to a lot of people.
I'm sure they are a little more challenging than corn snakes - but I don't see that as a reason to say they're NOT good beginner snakes. I don't think it's essential that you START with something like a corn snake. I started with BP's, like a lot of people did, and don't regret it.
The best way to learn is through first hand experience. Yes - at one time I was one of these kids that had a tank with a heat pad and didn't know what I was doing. That's why I found a forum like BP.net and started asking questions. There is NOTHING wrong with that.
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