Curious Writer looking for some insight!

[BHReptiles]

I've noticed breeders and hobbyist keep their BPs in plastic bins. Would an owner of a single snake do the same, or is glass more probable? An owner of a single snake might keep their snake in a tub, however, most single-snake owners choose a glass tank or terrarium. I know I did when I got my first snake, a corn snake.

Do they take to one person or, once they are used to being around different people, do they really act the same around everyone? They really act about the same towards most people. I can't see them acting aggressive towards one person and then be puppy-dog tame to the next.

If you let your BP roam about the house... what does it do? Will it roam, stay near you, search for a specific area to hang out (dark/warm/ect)? Is it even advisable to let them roam? I wouldn't let the BP roam around the house. They will go towards a quiet, dark corner and just hide. If you let it roam, you may never find it again.

I've seen videos of them in bath tubs, and heard a lot of people saying some like water? If you give them a tub of water, will they stay and swim for awhile or do you have to sit there and keep a very close eye on them? (Root of this question: I have her sitting in direct view of the tub, but in another room. Would that just make you think "She obviously doesn't know what she's writing about"?) Water is actually not advised for ball pythons because it can cause their scales to get mushy and rot. The only time you would soak them in a tub is if they had a bad shed and you need to get the excess skin off, or if they have soiled themselves and need a quick rinse.

Are there any common portrayals/misconceptions that you see that are just not within temperament parameters and would just not happen? A lot of people think ball pythons grow to 20ft long and eat people and pets (my mother used to think this until I got my ball python). In reality, they get around 3.5-4ft long and the largest thing they eat are adult rats. Also, a lot of people think that ball pythons are aggressive and can bite at will. They are actually really docile snakes. Babies can be a bit nippy, but it doesn't hurt and they usually grow out of it. Adults who bite are generally in "feeding mode" and it's usually a mistake on the keeper's part for trying to mess with them with their hands scented like a rodent.

What different kinds of personalities do you see in your BPs and how does that translate in their behavior? I have three ball pythons and they all have individual personalities. My spider is my hider. She's very skittish and is always in her hides. I don't handle her much because she stresses easy and will go off feed. She's my most picky eater, so I do everything in my power to keep her feeding each week. My lesser male is very curious! When he's out of his tub, he's always exploring and he absolutely loves to poop on me, my family, and my carpet. I think he just saves it up until I handle him and then he lets it rip! My normal female is my most chill snake. I'll take her out and set her in my lap or on my desk and she'll just sit there and watch me do whatever it is that I'm doing

My answers are in red. I hope this helps! I know a lot of people who are writing this month. Good luck to you!