Im scared my BP might bite me

[Omunall]

Hmm, it's not going to happen if you follow simple rules. The ONLY time i've had my python strike was last night, when she escaped after a feed and i was looking for her. I think she was in hunting mode, i made a loud noice looking for her, and all of the fear and hunger combined sort of mixes to a feisty snake, but one that isn't trying to bite me. (It would much rather bite another pet mouse, and not me haha)

From everything i've experianced and from what i've seen of other snakes, ball pythons are the most tame reptile you can own. If your mother feels that a simple tag is enough to warrant getting rid of the animal, i'd suggest finding a place to take it and give it away. Too many people get reptiles for pets and don't understand that they have different requirements than your normal pet. If your cat scratches you, will you get rid of the animal? Probably not, but the thing about that is the cat was scratching you out of a mild aggression. If the snake tags you, it's no where near a mean act from the snake, and it's probably just hungry (or if you're eing overly excited, letting others handle it and pass it around, i would not be surprised about a tag)

Best advice would be to explain to your mother that it's a snake, and if it bites, it probably will not happen again. They are near harmless, but just keep away from the face (a solid strike to the eye would do some damage i'd think) and follow some very simple rules to keep the animal from harm, but don't worry too much about yourself.

Sorry, but i don't think there will be much help for this. If a snake strikes, it's an experiance at most. I hear younger keepers that say their mothers won't let them feed live (and the snake wouldn't eat frozen) and want to know what to do. It's all the same thing, won't eat and can't feed it something it will. Mom always has her worries, and that's just how it's going to go haha. If she says no go on basic care or actions that the pet may do, then listen to your mom and let her know it's going to happen, or need to happen, and if she's not okay with it then the snake isn't your pet. Go talk with her, she may be okay with the little live bite you can receive, and it's more or less a one time occasion if you do.