I consider Carpet Pythons a great first snake. Theyre sometimes nippy when younger but I believe most turn into docile animals as adults. The care for these animals are pretty basic and the size they are sometimes known for are really exaggerated. Most stay around the 5-6 foot range and since they are much more lean-bodied snake, a lot of full grown ball pythons can "take up more space." However, I hope the popularity of morelia spilota stays the same, so the ball python effect doesnt happen to them.