If you'd like to believe the snake merely tolerates it, you have every right to believe that! I somewhat agree, but I'd also like to think that they don't really mind it that much.

Also, no recorded human deaths from a ball python. So while it isn't wise to put many larger snakes around your neck, a ball python will never be able to hurt you. I put my BPs around my neck all the time. They don't act stressed out, so why would I assume they are unhappy? They might not "like" it, but they sure don't hate it either.

It is okay to disagree, but I think your posts have become somewhat condescending, implying that the OP is stupid for his beliefs. That just isn't fair. He isn't harming his animal by handling it in the manner that he does.

No one has to agree on this topic because it is simply a matter of opinion. You are acting similarly to the OP by being disrespectful of his opinion. I do agree that the OP posted this thread expecting a different discussion than the one that transpired. I do agree that the OP became frustrated by the responses.

Be kind to one another! Kumbayaaaaaa