I was looking for a ball python for our first snake and ended up with a colubrid from the pet store as well. Mine was a cape gopher snake, though. That was many years ago and I still have him, along with four ball pythons now. (I'd have more, but my hubby is particularly stubborn about the whole snake thing. )

Looks like you got a gorgeous animal! I'm sure you'll be thrilled with him for years go come, even when you finally get some ball pythons.