so a couple things ive observed while keeping ball pythons for the last 9 years:
ball pythons seem to be semi-arboreal, especially juveniles. idk how far they'd venture up a tree in the wild but in captivity they do climb and hang out on branches so im not so sure these 6 in. tall rubbermaids in "racks" are the best. i think they could and would utilize a bush to hunt from. i have a good picture supporting this. ill see if i can post it later.

also, they're very gentle snakes. even to other snakes. ive recently been forced to house a hatchling(a rescue of sorts) with an adult bp and the two seem to keep to their own. the bigger snake doesnt try to assert dominance, although i do place bark to where the hatchling can squeeze places the adult cant. needless to say the hatchling hasnt been eaten in the last few months.