I appreciate all of you replies I have been on this page since I registered lol just looking through all the threads gathering information before I buy. I plan to get my tank first and get everything I need. I want a glass tank so I can see my snake when she or he decides to come out. I'm giving my self until July to buy one. This will give me enough time to do more research on a ball. I have a nice income so the tank will not be a problem. I gave my self until July also because that's when the big reptile expo will be in San diego so that will give me a variety of balls I can choose from. Ounce a agin thank you all for your input it is very appreciated. And what are mites? The ball at petco was really calm and nice I guess they handle them a lot but thorough the research I see it's better to go with a respectable breeder, it may cost more but it's worth it.