I'd like to point out that ball pythons are a totally valid option as an emotional support animal. If the responsibility of caring for your pet snake helps keep you from killing yourself then thats a good reason to have it as an ESA. Not to mention that some people find handing docile snakes very soothing and it could help some individuals with anxiety disorders.
Emotional support animals have their place and do help a lot of people. It sucks that there are bad apples out there giving them a bad rap.