I had a ball python in the same household as 2 and 4 year olds almost 10 years ago now, and they were just fascinated with the snake, who never threatened or harmed them in the slightest. Judy and Rusty both have little ones in the house, and I know a couple others here do, too. I personally wouldn't choose to have a giant python in the same house as a baby or toddler, but I wouldn't hesitate to have a ball python, kingsnake, or several other varieties of snake in the same household.