I noticed that you have a beta fish. If you have time for a beta you most certainly have time for a ball python. Like said above, the initial set up takes time as with any pet, but these guys are super easy! I think it would work pretty well with your lifestyle. Im also pretty busy myself, and my boy gets more than enough attentionoh and don't worry-not all ball pythons are 2000$! For the noise of drums, I would just suggest drumming at least on the opposite side of the room from the snake. Snakes don't hear like we do, they feel vibrations. So as long as you aren't drumming right beside the snake, you should be good. When I vacuum my snake doesn't notice.
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