My blood pressure was to the point where I required pills to get it down and keep it regulated. I started with a couple of corn snakes, then a few balls. Went for my check up and we've been backing me off the blood pressure meds ever since. She asked about exercise, diet, therapy...I told her it's my snakes. The way they move, how they look, the feel of them moving in my hands, the methodical husbandry...is very calm-inducing, tranquil and a go-to when I need some quiet time. It's so much better than eating 12 Oreos!