If you know how to take care of a ball python properly (heat source regulated with a thermostat, good thermometers, good humidity) then it is fairly easy to take care of a BRB. The main thing is humidity. lots and lots of humidity. All the time. They are basically immune to scale rot so don't worry about getting everything nice and damp. I try to keep 80-90% humidity all the time. I mist once at night and once during the day if its dry.

I keep my hot spot at 83* (don't go higher then 85*) and my cool side in the low to mid 70's.

Whatever you do, do not keep your BRB in a tank. It just won't work. Glass tanks, screen lids = basically no humidity. I bought a very nice reptile cage from boaphile plastics for $60. It will last her another year or so before I need to upgrade but it hold humidity very well and looks great too!

Here is my BRB setup:


As for babies being nippy...I have not had any problems with my little one. Then again, I only handle her about once a week. I have never been bitten by her or any of my snakes for that matter (it is only a matter of time now!).