Like the others have already said, carpets are awesome snakes to keep. They're definitely my favorite species. Two of my five carpets are jungles and I've never had an issue with them being nippy. My female did tag me once when she was a baby. I was trying to stuff her into a container so I could weigh her and she gave me a quick nip that time but none since. I can watch my carpets perch and roam their enclosures for hours. I think every keeper needs at least one carpet in their collection. I highly recommend them for beginners and experienced keepers.