Most care sheets for Bloods are copied and pasted from the same source. Pretty much forget a lot of what you read. They are pretty easy to keep! Keep them in a proper sized cage with plenty of ventilation, have a basking spot of no more then 84 degrees, have a decent sized water bowl with fresh water always, use newspaper as a substrate, mist no more then twice a week unless in shed, feed normal sized meals every two or 3 weeks that's it! They don't need high humidity this only starts R.I.s and they don't need high temps! Get a baby from a true breeder that is already tame. It may be hissy but thats just what they do huff and puff. It may be afraid of you at first so it might be nippy at first it will pass. Just handle it a few minutes a day and put it away. After a month I doubt even the meanest baby will stay that way! I have kept several Bloods from hatchlings and up this way for the last ten years and not had one R.I. or any health problem doing this. As long as a Blood is really what you want and you have thought it out long enough go for it! No reason to buy a snake you don't want before getting one you will just not be happy in the long run. Just go to shows and pet stores and handle any python to get used to holding them. But Do Not Buy one at either unless its from a reputable breeder at a show. Just email breeders of animals you like and ask questions a good breeder will point you in the right direction and not blow you off unless your annoying :-)

Good Luck!!

Tim Rash
Nocturnal Creations