So a burn and RI are what you are wanting??
Why would you ant to raise the hot spot so high?? This WILL cause a burn.
Why can you not let it be for a while?? HANDS OFF...... Stress WILL help cause an RI.
Nose/Nasal is also an airway.
It is your animal and do with it as you wish but you keep asking questions and getting the same answer over and over.
Ball Pythons are not a real hands on type animal, if you want something you can play with everyday then get a dog cat or even a rat/mouse.