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.