That all said, I think a person could create as large a habitat as they like to house a ball python or even group of ball pythons. If done right, I doubt the stress levels of these animals would be any lesser or greater than those of snakes kept in an appropriately set up tub. The person doing such would be doing it for their own benefit and enjoyment, the inhabitants I doubt give two farts either way - long as they get their 3 hots and a cot.