Dragoon is right, different kinds of snakes can have vastly different temperaments. If you're looking for a snake that likes to be handled frequently, or can be put on display in your living room, a BP is probably not the way to go. I actually got a BP specifically because I'm a college student and spend a lot of time out of my room, meaning my BP gets plenty of peace and quiet. I have the cutest pet in the world, and he gets a warm hiding place with take out delivery, it's win-win