Favorite thing about Ball Pythons

[Bluebonnet Herp]

I don't know of much other snakes that periscopes the way ball pythons do. I'm also very interested in their natural history. But a normal ball pythons's pattern is simply one of the most graceful, cryptic and sophisticated pattern of any other (normal morph) snake, and I'm probably more awe-struck by a healthy and bright normal BP than something like a banana-calico-whatever morph. I guess I'm weird like that.
I also love how powerful a snake can be, and how formidable of an animal they are, especially for something that's essentially a tube. The only other tubes in the animal kingdom are either fossorial bug eaters or parasites. I'd say that's quite the evolutionary achievement for a snake.

Snakes were also the inspiration for dragons, and 'serpents' are the only "real mythological" creature. (well, them and narwhals anyway)

[BWB]

I find the patterns and colors amazing. Plus they are a fun pet. My ball loves to come out and explore and she plays this game of refusing to go back in. People that don't know or understand snakes cannot appreciate them. There is nothing scary about them (although sometimes when she is curled up in her hide I'm sure she is thinking "F off and let me rest!" but she gladly comes out to keep me entertained. She completed her first (with me) shed yesterday and she practically glows. My entire family is enthralled with her. I think I need another one or two so we can all share.