This is the BP forum; you may want to try posting in a more appropriate python forum other than this one. Balls must have at least one hide in order to feel secure, and if they don't feel secure, they are more likely to strike. As far as the breeds you mentioned, I'm not sure that makes sense, but I'm also not familiar with the breed. I will say it sounds similar to the "feeding in a separate enclosure" argument--not necessary, and sounds like the person may be humanizing the traits of the snake.